Biscuit vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between biscuits and filo
- Biscuits are richer in calcium, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat, yet filo is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for biscuits is 22% higher.
- Biscuits contain 3 times more saturated fat than filo. Biscuits contain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2036.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +171.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +120.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +351% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 235mg | 11mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.923g | 22% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 6g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.541mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 75mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 1.47g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 3.149g | 9% |
| Folate | 61µg | 88µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 4.073mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 23.3µg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 3.21mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.476mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 483mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 299kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 52.6g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.341mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.101mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 121mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 7.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 50.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 0.18g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.302mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.854g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.