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Filo vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Filo and English muffins?

  • Filo is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat, while English muffins are higher in Calcium, Iron, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • English muffins' daily need coverage for Calcium is 15% higher.
  • English muffins have 8 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Filo. Filo has 3.149g of Monounsaturated Fat, while English muffins have 0.383g.
  • English muffins are lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Phyllo dough and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) 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 - 0.505
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 121% 11% 33% 7% 63% 14% 34% 63% 128%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
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 - 0.505
Equal in Selenium - 22.4

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.
Filo
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +108.3%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.07
Equal in Folate - 94
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +108.3%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.07
Equal in Folate - 94

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +255%
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Protein +24.9%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Equal in Other - 1.71
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
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
Contains more Fats +255%
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Protein +24.9%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Equal in Other - 1.71

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Filo English muffins
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 Filo English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 50.7g 40.67g Filo
Protein 7.1g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 6g 1.69g Filo
Carbs 52.6g 44.17g Filo
Calories 299kcal 227kcal Filo
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 0.18g 3.53g Filo
Fiber 1.9g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 11mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 3.21mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 15mg 24mg English muffins
Phosphorus 75mg 92mg English muffins
Potassium 74mg 109mg English muffins
Sodium 483mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 0.49mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.101mg 0.135mg English muffins
Manganese 0.476mg 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 23.3µg 22.4µg Filo
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.477mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.25mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 4.07mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.363mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.054mg English muffins
Folate 88µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.2µg Filo
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.194mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.49mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.158mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.126mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.286mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.159mg 0.201mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 1.47g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 0.383g Filo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 0.498g 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
Filo English muffins
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%
Filo
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
58%
English muffins

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. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/nutrients
  2. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.