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Pudding vs. Flan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pudding and Flan?

  • Pudding is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, while Flan is higher in Selenium.
  • Flan's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% higher.
  • Pudding is lower in Sodium.

We used Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk and Flan, caramel custard, dry mix types in this comparison.

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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.
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Flan
Contains more Calcium +341.7%
Contains more Iron +325%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8600%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +640%
Contains more Manganese +1285.7%
Contains more Selenium +475.7%
Equal in Potassium - 153
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 3% 0% 1% 14% 57% 2% 5% 1% 117%
Contains more Calcium +341.7%
Contains more Iron +325%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8600%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +640%
Contains more Manganese +1285.7%
Contains more Selenium +475.7%
Equal in Potassium - 153

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.
Pudding
11
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0
Flan
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
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 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
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Flan
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +837.6%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Carbs +366.4%
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
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 Water +837.6%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Carbs +366.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pudding 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Flan Opinion
Net carbs 18.84g 91.6g Flan
Protein 3.16g 0g Pudding
Fats 3.15g 0g Pudding
Carbs 19.64g 91.6g Flan
Calories 120kcal 348kcal Flan
Sugar 11.96g Flan
Fiber 0.8g 0g Pudding
Calcium 106mg 24mg Pudding
Iron 0.34mg 0.08mg Pudding
Magnesium 20mg 0mg Pudding
Phosphorus 87mg 1mg Pudding
Potassium 150mg 153mg Flan
Sodium 98mg 432mg Pudding
Zinc 0.48mg 0.04mg Pudding
Copper 0.111mg 0.015mg Pudding
Manganese 0.097mg 0.007mg Pudding
Selenium 3.7µg 21.3µg Flan
Vitamin A 139IU 0IU Pudding
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 0µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.06mg Pudding
Vitamin D 44IU Pudding
Vitamin D 1.1µg Pudding
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0mg Pudding
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0mg Pudding
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0mg Pudding
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0mg Pudding
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0mg Pudding
Folate 4µg 0µg Pudding
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Pudding
Vitamin K 0.3µg Pudding
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Flan
Saturated Fat 1.81g Flan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.819g Pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g Pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pudding 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
13%
Pudding
0%
Flan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
20%
Flan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
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 - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flan
Flan is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.