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Sherbet vs. Flan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sherbet and flan

  • Sherbet is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and fiber, yet flan is richer in selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for flan is 36% higher.
  • Sherbet contains less sodium.

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

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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.
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%
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%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1320%

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.
Sherbet
11
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Flan
2
92% 8%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 91.6 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +747.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.3%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sherbet Flan
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
6%
Sherbet
0%
Flan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
20%
Flan

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/nutrients
  2. Flan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169602/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.