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Flan vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between flan and kit Kat?

  • Flan is richer in selenium, while kit Kat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, calcium, and vitamin B1.
  • Flan's daily need coverage for selenium is 30% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 8 times less sodium than flan. Flan has 432mg of sodium, while kit Kat has 54mg.
  • Flan has a higher glycemic index (66) than kit Kat (50).

We used Flan, caramel custard, dry mix and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +420.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51%
Contains more IronIron +1150%
Contains more CopperCopper +1366.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1328.6%

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.
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%
Kit Kat
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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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.8%
Contains more WaterWater +378.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +113.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flan Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 82%
Fats 0g 25.99g 40%
Selenium 21.3µg 5µg 30%
Copper 0.015mg 0.22mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Phosphorus 1mg 135mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.21mg 16%
Sodium 432mg 54mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.64mg 13%
Protein 0g 6.51g 13%
Iron 0.08mg 1mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.117mg 10%
Calcium 24mg 125mg 10%
Calories 348kcal 518kcal 9%
Carbs 91.6g 64.59g 9%
Magnesium 0mg 37mg 9%
Choline 31mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 6%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Folate 0µg 14µg 4%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.1mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.02mg 2%
Potassium 153mg 231mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Net carbs 91.6g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Zinc 0.04mg 0.09mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flan Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Flan
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flan
Flan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flan
Flan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flan
Flan is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.