Flan vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between flan and butterscotch?
- Flan is richer than butterscotch in selenium.
- Flan's daily need coverage for selenium is 38% more.
- Flan has 51 times more potassium than butterscotch. While flan has 153mg of potassium, butterscotch has only 3mg.
We used Flan, caramel custard, dry mix and Candies, butterscotch types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3450% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
91.6 g
Water:
7.8 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.3 g
Carbs:
90.4 g
Water:
5.25 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
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Carbs
~90.4g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 21.3µg | 0.6µg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 2.065g | 9% | |
| Fats | 0g | 3.3g | 5% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Calories | 348kcal | 391kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.015mg | 0.001mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.845g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 432mg | 391mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.122g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Carbs | 91.6g | 90.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 91.6g | 90.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 80.46g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 0.8mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flan is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterscotch contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterscotch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterscotch is relatively richer in vitamins