Flan vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between flan and pudding?
- Flan is richer in selenium, while pudding is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Flan's daily need coverage for selenium is 32% higher.
- Pudding has 4 times less sodium than flan. Flan has 432mg of sodium, while pudding has 98mg.
- Flan has a higher glycemic index (66) than pudding (47).
We used Flan, caramel custard, dry mix and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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.
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +475.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +341.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +325% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +640% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1100% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +8600% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1285.7% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 21.3µg | 3.7µg | 32% |
Carbs | 91.6g | 19.64g | 24% |
Sodium | 432mg | 98mg | 15% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.157mg | 12% |
Phosphorus | 1mg | 87mg | 12% |
Copper | 0.015mg | 0.111mg | 11% |
Calories | 348kcal | 120kcal | 11% |
Calcium | 24mg | 106mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 1.81g | 8% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.326mg | 7% |
Protein | 0g | 3.16g | 6% |
Vitamin D | 44IU | 6% | |
Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
Magnesium | 0mg | 20mg | 5% |
Fats | 0g | 3.15g | 5% |
Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 39µg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
Fiber | 0g | 0.8g | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.038mg | 3% |
Iron | 0.08mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.819g | 2% | |
Choline | 11.3mg | 2% | |
Folate | 0µg | 4µg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.18g | 1% | |
Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.133mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 91.6g | 18.84g | N/A |
Potassium | 153mg | 150mg | 0% |
Sugar | 11.96g | N/A | |
Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +366.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +837.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +53.3% |