Flan: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of flan has 145 kcal. ½ cup (153 g): 222 kcal.
Flan is in the family Sweets & desserts. Per 100 g it provides 4.5 g protein, 22.8 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber) and 4 g fat: about 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What flan provides most
- Source of vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 0.21 mg per 100 g, 16 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of selenium: 8.7 µg per 100 g, 16 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B12: 0.36 µg per 100 g, 15 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sugars: 23.1 g · cholesterol: 90 mg.
Flan per serving
The serving is ½ cup, 153 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | ½ cup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 145 kcal | 222 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 6.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.8 g | 34.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 23.1 g | 35.3 g |
| Fat | 4 g | 6.2 g |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 81.1 mg |
Flan nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 145 kcal | — |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9 % |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5 % |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.39 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30 % |
| Carbohydrates | 22.8 g | 8 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars | 23.1 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 46 µg | 5 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.23 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.03 mg | 3 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.21 mg | 16 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.08 mg | 1 % |
| B6 | 0.04 mg | 3 % |
| B9 · Folate | 9 µg | 2 % |
| B12 | 0.36 µg | 15 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6 % |
| Iron | 0.38 mg | 2 % |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2 % |
| Phosphorus | 96 mg | 8 % |
| Potassium | 118 mg | 3 % |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2 % |
| Zinc | 0.47 mg | 4 % |
| Selenium | 8.7 µg | 16 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.05 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0.01 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other sweets & desserts
Of 10 foods in this family on Micela, flan ranks 10th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍫 Chocolate | 598 | 7.8 g |
| 2 | 🍪 Cookie | 492 | 5.1 g |
| 3 | 🍩 Doughnut | 426 | 5.2 g |
| 4 | 🍭 Lollipop | 394 | 0 g |
| 5 | 🎂 Birthday cake | 391 | 3 g |
| 6 | 🍬 Sugar | 387 | 0 g |
| 7 | 🥠 Fortune cookie | 378 | 4.2 g |
| 8 | 🥧 Pie | 237 | 1.9 g |
| 9 | 🍨 Ice cream | 207 | 3.5 g |
| 10 | 🍮 Flan | 145 | 4.5 g |
Where it comes from
It comes from Rome; Spain and France added the caramel.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does flan have?
100 g of flan has 145 kcal. ½ cup (153 g) has 222 kcal.
How much protein does flan have?
4.5 g per 100 g; 6.9 g in ½ cup.
How many carbs does flan have?
22.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0 g is fiber and 23.1 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does flan have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B2 (riboflavin), 16 %; selenium, 16 %; vitamin B12, 15 %.
Where does flan come from?
It comes from Rome; Spain and France added the caramel. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 19094 · Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe · Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe
One serving (½ cup) is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers