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Flan vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between flan and sherbet

  • Flan is richer in selenium, yet sherbet is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for flan is 36% higher.
  • Flan contains 9 times more sodium than sherbet. Flan contains 432mg of sodium, while sherbet contains 46mg.

Food types used in this article are Flan, caramel custard, dry mix and Sherbet, orange.

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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
2
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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1320%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%

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%
Sherbet
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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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.3%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +747.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flan Sherbet
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 Sherbet DV% diff.
Selenium 21.3µg 1.5µg 36%
Carbs 91.6g 30.4g 20%
Sodium 432mg 46mg 17%
Calories 348kcal 144kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.097mg 7%
Phosphorus 1mg 40mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Saturated fat 1.16g 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.224mg 4%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.48mg 4%
Calcium 24mg 54mg 3%
Fats 0g 2g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.027mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.023mg 2%
Protein 0g 1.1g 2%
Potassium 153mg 96mg 2%
Magnesium 0mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Copper 0.015mg 0.028mg 1%
Choline 7.7mg 1%
Iron 0.08mg 0.14mg 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.53g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 1%
Net carbs 91.6g 29.1g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 24.32g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.063mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flan Sherbet
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
6%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Flan
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flan
Flan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flan
Flan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flan
Flan is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.