Calories in Flan
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Flan contains 178 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (260 g) provides about 463 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from fat and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in pudding on FoodFactly, where the median is 130 kcal per 100 g across 23 foods.
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for selenium, 16% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 14% of the Daily Value for choline.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 178 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.9 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 112 mg | 37% |
| Sodium C | 163 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 28.2 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 28.1 g | |
| Protein C | 5.2 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 65 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.4 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.3 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.31 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.061 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.23 µg | 10% |
| Choline C | 74.3 mg | 14% |
| Calcium C | 95 mg | 7% |
| Iron C | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 110 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 129 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.56 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 8.6 µg | 16% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 12%
- Carbohydrates 63%
- Fat 25%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein5.2 gin the top quarter of pudding (median 3.5 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of pudding (median 0.3 g)
- Sugars28.1 gin the top quarter of pudding (median 15.8 g)
- Fat4.9 gin the top quarter of pudding (median 3.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.2 gin the top quarter of pudding (median 1.2 g)
- Sodium163 mgabove the median for pudding (median 152 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water60.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.53 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.061 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.042 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.035 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.051 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.24 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.49 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 4 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 125 µg |
| Retinol C | 65 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 3 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 60.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 15 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Flan
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flan, caramel custard, dry mix, prepared with whole milk Dried or dry | 113 | 3 g | 18.7 g | 3 g |
| Flan, caramel custard, dry mix Dried or dry | 348 | 0 g | 91.6 g | 0 g |
| Flan, caramel custard, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk Dried or dry | 103 | 3 g | 18.8 g | 1.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice creams, BREYERS, All Natural Light Mint Chocolate Chip | 196 | 4.7 g | 28.4 g | 7.1 g |
| Ice cream cone, soft serve, chocolate, waffle cone | 200 | 5.2 g | 29.1 g | 7 g |
| Ice creams, chocolate, light | 187 | 5 g | 25.7 g | 7.2 g |
| Ice cream cone, soft serve, chocolate | 196 | 5.1 g | 27.8 g | 7.2 g |
| Ice creams, BREYERS, All Natural Light French Chocolate | 201 | 5.3 g | 29.7 g | 7.3 g |
| Ice cream sundae, caramel topping | 213 | 3 g | 30.6 g | 9.2 g |
| Ice creams, BREYERS, All Natural Light Vanilla | 162 | 4.8 g | 25.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Soft serve, blended with candy or cookies, from fast food | 176 | 4 g | 26.2 g | 6.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in flan?
100 g of flan has 178 kcal. 1 cup (260 g): about 463 kcal. 1 cubic inch (19 g): about 34 kcal.
How much protein is in flan?
Flan contains 5.2 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.6 g in 1 cup (260 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pudding, that is among the highest quarter (median 3.5 g).
How many carbs are in flan?
Flan has 28.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 28.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in flan?
Flan contains 4.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does flan contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (16% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV) and choline (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in flan?
100 g contains 163 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does flan have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, flan has 178 kcal, while flan, caramel custard, dry mix, prepared with whole milk has 113 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705683. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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