Flan vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Flan and Custard?
- Flan is higher in Selenium, yet Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B1.
- Flan's daily need coverage for Selenium is 28% more.
- Flan has 5 times more Sodium than Custard. While Flan has 432mg of Sodium, Custard has only 84mg.
We used Flan, caramel custard, dry mix and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 SeleniumSelenium | +255% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +479.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +325% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1175% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +420.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +841.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 348kcal | 122kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 3.99g |
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| Fats | 0g | 4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 91.6g | 17.6g |
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| Carbs | 91.6g | 17.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 47IU |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 139mg |
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| Potassium | 153mg | 207mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 4.82g |
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| Copper | 0.015mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.51mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg | 130mg |
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| Sodium | 432mg | 84mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 182IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 52µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.007mg | |
| Selenium | 21.3µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.132mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.699mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.52µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 11.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.127g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.312g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.082mg |
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| Threonine | 0.192mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 0.337mg |
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| Lysine | 0.214mg |
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| Methionine | 0.091mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.173mg |
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| Valine | 0.233mg |
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| Histidine | 0.092mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flan is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins