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Milky way vs. Flan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Milky way and Flan

  • Milky way has more Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Zinc, and Iron, however, Flan has more Selenium.
  • Flan's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% more.
  • Milky way is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Flan, caramel custard, dry mix.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Milky way
Milky way
8
:
2
Flan
Flan
Contains more Calcium +379.2%
Contains more Iron +512.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6600%
Contains less Sodium -61.3%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +880%
Contains more Manganese +2000%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +965%
Milky way
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 19% 15% 29% 11% 22% 19% 49% 20% 11%
Flan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 3% 0% 1% 14% 57% 2% 5% 1% 117%
Contains more Calcium +379.2%
Contains more Iron +512.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6600%
Contains less Sodium -61.3%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +880%
Contains more Manganese +2000%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +965%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Milky way
Milky way
12
:
0
Flan
Flan
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Milky way
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 12% 3% 12% 24% 3% 10% 4% 3% 23% 10%
Flan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milky way
Milky way
3
:
2
Flan
Flan
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +115%
Contains more Carbs +28.7%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Milky way
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
Flan
92% 8%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 91.6 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +115%
Contains more Carbs +28.7%
Contains more Water +23.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milky way Flan
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky way Flan Opinion
Net carbs 70.17g 91.6g Flan
Protein 4.01g 0g Milky way
Fats 17.23g 0g Milky way
Carbs 71.17g 91.6g Flan
Calories 456kcal 348kcal Milky way
Sugar 59.69g Flan
Fiber 1g 0g Milky way
Calcium 115mg 24mg Milky way
Iron 0.49mg 0.08mg Milky way
Magnesium 20mg 0mg Milky way
Phosphorus 67mg 1mg Milky way
Potassium 124mg 153mg Flan
Sodium 167mg 432mg Milky way
Zinc 0.69mg 0.04mg Milky way
Copper 0.147mg 0.015mg Milky way
Manganese 0.147mg 0.007mg Milky way
Selenium 2µg 21.3µg Flan
Vitamin A 110IU 0IU Milky way
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.89mg Milky way
Vitamin D 16IU Milky way
Vitamin D 0.4µg Milky way
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0mg Milky way
Folate 4µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin K 3.6µg Milky way
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Flan
Trans Fat 0.206g Flan
Saturated Fat 12.016g Flan
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g Milky way

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Milky way Flan
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Milky way
0%
Flan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
20%
Flan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milky way
Milky way contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flan
Flan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flan
Flan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/nutrients
  2. Flan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169602/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.