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Flan vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Flan and Macaroon?

  • Flan is richer in Selenium, while Macaroon is higher in Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Copper is 28% higher.
  • Macaroon has 3 times less Selenium than Flan. Flan has 21.3µg of Selenium, while Macaroon has 6.8µg.
  • Macaroon is lower in Sodium.

We used Flan, caramel custard, dry mix and Cookies, coconut macaroon 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.
Flan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 7.2% 14% 3% 5% 1.1% 0.43% 56% 0.91% 116%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +380%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +213.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +925%
Contains more CopperCopper +1693.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1725%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.2%

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.
Flan
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flan
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92% 8%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 91.6 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 0.6 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +47.4%
Contains more OtherOther +185%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flan Macaroon Opinion
Calories 348kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 0g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0g 22.55g Macaroon
Net carbs 91.6g 56.12g Flan
Carbs 91.6g 61.22g Flan
Magnesium 0mg 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 24mg 5mg Flan
Potassium 153mg 123mg Flan
Iron 0.08mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g Flan
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.015mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.04mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 1mg 68mg Macaroon
Sodium 432mg 241mg Macaroon
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.007mg Flan
Selenium 21.3µg 6.8µg Flan
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 0µg 3µg Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g Flan
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flan Macaroon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Flan
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Flan
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flan
Flan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.099g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Flan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169602/nutrients
  2. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.