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Biscuit vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Biscuit and Filo

  • Biscuit is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Filo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Biscuit is 22% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Filo. Biscuit contains 4.324g of Saturated Fat, while Filo contains 1.47g.

Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Phyllo dough.

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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.
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Filo
Contains more Calcium +2036.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.7%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +23.2%
Contains more Manganese +25.9%
Contains more Selenium +19.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 121% 11% 33% 7% 63% 14% 34% 63% 128%
Contains more Calcium +2036.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.7%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +23.2%
Contains more Manganese +25.9%
Contains more Selenium +19.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +44.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.341
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 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 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +44.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.341
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.302

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Filo
Contains more Fats +171.7%
Contains more Other +88.2%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.1
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 +171.7%
Contains more Other +88.2%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Filo
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +351%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +351%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Filo Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 50.7g Filo
Protein 7g 7.1g Filo
Fats 16.3g 6g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 52.6g Filo
Calories 353kcal 299kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 0.18g Filo
Fiber 1.5g 1.9g Filo
Calcium 235mg 11mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 3.21mg Filo
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 75mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 74mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 483mg Filo
Zinc 0.54mg 0.49mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.101mg Filo
Manganese 0.378mg 0.476mg Filo
Selenium 19.5µg 23.3µg Filo
Vitamin A 82IU 0IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.08mg Filo
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.341mg Filo
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 4.073mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.302mg Filo
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.03mg Biscuit
Folate 61µg 88µg Filo
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 2.5µg Filo
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.088mg Filo
Threonine 0.211mg 0.194mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.246mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.49mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.158mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.126mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.359mg Filo
Valine 0.313mg 0.286mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.159mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Filo
Saturated Fat 4.324g 1.47g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 3.149g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.923g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
32%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
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 - 2.854g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.