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Filo vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Filo and Fruitcake different?

  • Filo is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Iron, Manganese, and Copper, while Fruitcake is higher in Fiber.
  • Filo covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 41% more than Fruitcake.
  • Filo contains 12 times more Selenium than Fruitcake. Filo contains 23.3µg of Selenium, while Fruitcake contains 2µg.
  • Fruitcake is lower in Sodium.

Phyllo dough and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared types were 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.
Filo
6
:
Contains more Iron +55.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.2%
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Copper +102%
Contains more Manganese +116.4%
Contains more Selenium +1065%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Potassium +106.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Iron +55.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.2%
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Copper +102%
Contains more Manganese +116.4%
Contains more Selenium +1065%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Potassium +106.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 16

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +982%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +982%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
3
:
Contains more Protein +144.8%
Contains more Water +28.9%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Contains more Fats +51.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.1%
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +144.8%
Contains more Water +28.9%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Contains more Fats +51.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
0
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260%
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 50.7g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 7.1g 2.9g Filo
Fats 6g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 52.6g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 299kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 0.18g 27.42g Filo
Fiber 1.9g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 11mg 33mg Fruitcake
Iron 3.21mg 2.07mg Filo
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 75mg 52mg Filo
Potassium 74mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 483mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.49mg 0.27mg Filo
Copper 0.101mg 0.05mg Filo
Manganese 0.476mg 0.22mg Filo
Selenium 23.3µg 2µg Filo
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.05mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.099mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 0.791mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.226mg Filo
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.046mg Fruitcake
Folate 88µg 20µg Filo
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.5µg Filo
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.042mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg 0.102mg Filo
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.121mg Filo
Leucine 0.49mg 0.206mg Filo
Lysine 0.158mg 0.121mg Filo
Methionine 0.126mg 0.059mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.14mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg 0.144mg Filo
Histidine 0.159mg 0.071mg Filo
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Filo
Saturated Fat 1.47g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.422g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Filo
Filo is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.