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English muffins vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between English muffins and Filo?

  • English muffins are richer in Calcium, Iron, Fiber, and Zinc, while Filo is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • English muffins' daily need coverage for Calcium is 15% higher.
  • Filo has 2 times less Choline than English muffins. English muffins have 16mg of Choline, while Filo has 6.9mg.
  • English muffins are lower in Saturated Fat.

We used English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Phyllo dough types in this comparison.

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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 +1381.8%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +33.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.476
Equal in Selenium - 23.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 121% 11% 33% 7% 63% 14% 34% 63% 128%
Contains more Calcium +1381.8%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +33.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.476
Equal in Selenium - 23.3

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 E +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +108.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.073
Equal in Folate - 88
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
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 E +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +108.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.073
Equal in Folate - 88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.9%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Fats +255%
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Equal in Other - 1.7
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 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 Protein +24.9%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Fats +255%
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +722.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.3%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +722.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Filo Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 50.7g Filo
Protein 8.87g 7.1g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 6g Filo
Carbs 44.17g 52.6g Filo
Calories 227kcal 299kcal Filo
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g 0.18g Filo
Fiber 3.5g 1.9g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 11mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 3.21mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 15mg English muffins
Phosphorus 92mg 75mg English muffins
Potassium 109mg 74mg English muffins
Sodium 425mg 483mg English muffins
Zinc 1.05mg 0.49mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.101mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg 0.476mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg 23.3µg Filo
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.08mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.341mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 4.073mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.302mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.03mg English muffins
Folate 94µg 88µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.2µg 2.5µg Filo
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.088mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.194mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.246mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.49mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.158mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.126mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.359mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.286mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.159mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 1.47g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 3.149g Filo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 0.923g Filo
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffins 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
32%
English muffins
32%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.737g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.