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Chocolate cake vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and Filo different?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, and Copper, however, Filo is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Filo is 33% higher.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Phyllo dough are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.3%
Contains more Potassium +89.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Iron +99.4%
Contains more Manganese +70%
Contains more Selenium +95.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 121% 11% 33% 7% 63% 14% 34% 63% 128%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.3%
Contains more Potassium +89.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Iron +99.4%
Contains more Manganese +70%
Contains more Selenium +95.8%

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.
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Filo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.2%
Contains more Folate +225.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.302
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 136% 79% 77% 19% 7% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.2%
Contains more Folate +225.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.302

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +151.7%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Equal in Carbs - 52.6
Equal in Other - 1.7
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Fats +151.7%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Equal in Carbs - 52.6
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Filo Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 50.7g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 7.1g Filo
Fats 15.1g 6g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 52.6g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 299kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 0.18g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.9g Filo
Calcium 60mg 11mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 3.21mg Filo
Magnesium 32mg 15mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 75mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 74mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 483mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.49mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.101mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.476mg Filo
Selenium 11.9µg 23.3µg Filo
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.08mg Filo
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.341mg Filo
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 4.073mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.302mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.03mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg 88µg Filo
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 2.5µg Filo
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.088mg Filo
Threonine 0.202mg 0.194mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.246mg Filo
Leucine 0.407mg 0.49mg Filo
Lysine 0.268mg 0.158mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.126mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.359mg Filo
Valine 0.283mg 0.286mg Filo
Histidine 0.12mg 0.159mg Filo
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Filo
Saturated Fat 5.43g 1.47g Filo
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 3.149g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.923g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Filo
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
15%
Chocolate cake
32%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/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.