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Flan vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Flan and Sugar substitute?

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium than Flan.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 86% higher.
  • Sugar substitute has 4 times less Potassium than Flan. Flan has 153mg of Potassium, while Sugar substitute has 39mg.
  • Flan is lower in Sodium.

We used Flan, caramel custard, dry mix and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3562.5%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +214.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.04mg

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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.2%
Contains more OtherOther +571.7%
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Carbs ~84.77g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flan Sugar substitute Opinion
Calories 348kcal 347kcal Flan
Protein 0g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Net carbs 91.6g 84.17g Flan
Carbs 91.6g 84.77g Flan
Magnesium 0mg 6mg Sugar substitute
Calcium 24mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 153mg 39mg Flan
Iron 0.08mg 0.16mg Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g Flan
Fiber 0g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Copper 0.015mg 0.007mg Flan
Zinc 0.04mg 0.04mg
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 1mg 8mg Sugar substitute
Sodium 432mg 572mg Flan
Manganese 0.007mg 0.022mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 21.3µg Flan
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.015mg Sugar substitute

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flan Sugar substitute
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Flan
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flan
Flan contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.