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Filo vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Filo and Shortcake

  • Filo is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, yet Shortcake is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Shortcake is 19% higher.
  • Filo contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Shortcake. Filo contains 0.541mg of Vitamin B1, while Shortcake contains 0.311mg.
  • Filo contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Phyllo dough and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

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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
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Contains more Iron +26.4%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +44.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.1%
Contains more Calcium +1763.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.7%
Contains more Potassium +43.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 506
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
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 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Contains more Iron +26.4%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +44.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.1%
Contains more Calcium +1763.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.7%
Contains more Potassium +43.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 506
Equal in Zinc - 0.48

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +66%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.03
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 78% 63% 49% 15% 7% 40% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +66%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
3
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Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Fats +136.7%
Contains more Other +64.7%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Fats +136.7%
Contains more Other +64.7%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.5%
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Shortcake Opinion
Net carbs 50.7g 48.5g Filo
Protein 7.1g 6.1g Filo
Fats 6g 14.2g Shortcake
Carbs 52.6g 48.5g Filo
Calories 299kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Sugar 0.18g Shortcake
Fiber 1.9g Filo
Calcium 11mg 205mg Shortcake
Iron 3.21mg 2.54mg Filo
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Shortcake
Phosphorus 75mg 143mg Shortcake
Potassium 74mg 106mg Shortcake
Sodium 483mg 506mg Filo
Zinc 0.49mg 0.48mg Filo
Copper 0.101mg 0.076mg Filo
Manganese 0.476mg 0.33mg Filo
Selenium 23.3µg 17µg Filo
Vitamin A 0IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.08mg Filo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.311mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.272mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 2.573mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.248mg Filo
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.03mg
Folate 88µg 53µg Filo
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 2.5µg Filo
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.076mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg 0.184mg Filo
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.238mg Filo
Leucine 0.49mg 0.449mg Filo
Lysine 0.158mg 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.126mg 0.115mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.302mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg 0.273mg Filo
Histidine 0.159mg 0.14mg Filo
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Filo
Saturated Fat 1.47g 3.772g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 3.632g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Shortcake
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
22%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.302g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Filo
Filo is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.