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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 from 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
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%
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% 2.8% 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 Opinion
Calories 144kcal 348kcal Flan
Protein 1.1g 0g Sherbet
Fats 2g 0g Sherbet
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Sherbet
Net carbs 29.1g 91.6g Flan
Carbs 30.4g 91.6g Flan
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Flan
Magnesium 8mg 0mg Sherbet
Calcium 54mg 24mg Sherbet
Potassium 96mg 153mg Flan
Iron 0.14mg 0.08mg Sherbet
Sugar 24.32g Flan
Fiber 1.3g 0g Sherbet
Copper 0.028mg 0.015mg Sherbet
Zinc 0.48mg 0.04mg Sherbet
Phosphorus 40mg 1mg Sherbet
Sodium 46mg 432mg Sherbet
Vitamin A 46IU 0IU Sherbet
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0.01mg Sherbet
Manganese 0.011mg 0.007mg Sherbet
Selenium 1.5µg 21.3µg Flan
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0mg Sherbet
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0mg Sherbet
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 0mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0mg Sherbet
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg Sherbet
Folate 4µg 0µg Sherbet
Choline 7.7mg Sherbet
Saturated Fat 1.16g Flan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.53g Sherbet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g Sherbet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.