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Flan vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Flan and Toffee

  • Flan has more Selenium, however, Toffee is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Flan covers your daily Selenium needs 37% more than Toffee.
  • Toffee has 3 times less Sodium than Flan. Flan has 432mg of Sodium, while Toffee has 135mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Flan, caramel custard, dry mix and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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
5
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5
Toffee
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +2562.5%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3100%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 3% 0% 1% 14% 57% 2% 5% 1% 117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +2562.5%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3100%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Zinc +200%

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
:
11
Toffee
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flan
2
:
3
Toffee
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Water +1318.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +51.7%
92% 8%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 91.6 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 0.6 g
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Water +1318.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +51.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flan Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 91.6g 64.72g Flan
Protein 0g 1.07g Toffee
Fats 0g 32.75g Toffee
Carbs 91.6g 64.72g Flan
Calories 348kcal 560kcal Toffee
Sugar 63.47g Flan
Calcium 24mg 34mg Toffee
Iron 0.08mg 0.03mg Flan
Magnesium 0mg 4mg Toffee
Phosphorus 1mg 32mg Toffee
Potassium 153mg 51mg Flan
Sodium 432mg 135mg Toffee
Zinc 0.04mg 0.12mg Toffee
Copper 0.015mg 0.003mg Flan
Manganese 0.007mg 0.002mg Flan
Selenium 21.3µg 0.8µg Flan
Vitamin A 0IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.008mg Toffee
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.068mg Toffee
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.029mg Toffee
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.134mg Toffee
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.009mg Toffee
Folate 0µg 2µg Toffee
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Toffee
Vitamin K 2.8µg Toffee
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Flan
Trans Fat 0.674g Flan
Saturated Fat 20.565g Flan
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flan Toffee
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Flan
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Toffee
Toffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flan
Flan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flan
Flan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.565g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flan
Flan is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.