Corn syrup vs. Flan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Corn syrup and Flan?
- Flan has more Selenium than Corn syrup.
- Flan's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% higher.
- Corn syrup is lower in Sodium.
We used Syrups, corn, dark 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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Iron
+362.5%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+1000%
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Sodium
-64.1%
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Copper
+253.3%
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Manganese
+1328.6%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Potassium
+247.7%
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Selenium
+634.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.04
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Iron
+362.5%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+1000%
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Sodium
-64.1%
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Copper
+253.3%
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Manganese
+1328.6%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Potassium
+247.7%
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Selenium
+634.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.04
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.
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+182.2%
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Carbs
+18.1%
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Other
+50%
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
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0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
91.6 g
Water:
7.8 g
Other:
0.6 g
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Water
+182.2%
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Carbs
+18.1%
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+50%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 77.59g | 91.6g |
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| Carbs | 77.59g | 91.6g |
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| Calories | 286kcal | 348kcal |
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| Sugar | 77.59g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.08mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg | 153mg |
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| Sodium | 155mg | 432mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.015mg |
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| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.007mg |
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| Selenium | 2.9µg | 21.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.009mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.02mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.023mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Flan is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.