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Blue cheese vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between blue cheese and filo

  • Blue cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, filo has more vitamin B1, iron, and manganese.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 86% more.
  • Filo is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, blue 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Filo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 6.5% 120% 34% 13% 32% 63% 62% 127%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +245.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +442.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +416%
Contains more IronIron +935.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5188.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Filo
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 135% 79% 76% 18% 6.9% 0% 6.3% 66% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +472.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1765.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Filo
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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 ProteinProtein +201.4%
Contains more FatsFats +379%
Contains more WaterWater +30.1%
Contains more OtherOther +200.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2147.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Filo
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27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Filo DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 1.47g 78%
Calcium 528mg 11mg 52%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Phosphorus 387mg 75mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.541mg 43%
Iron 0.31mg 3.21mg 36%
Fats 28.74g 6g 35%
Protein 21.4g 7.1g 29%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.302mg 29%
Sodium 1146mg 483mg 29%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.476mg 20%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.49mg 20%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 4.073mg 19%
Carbs 2.34g 52.6g 17%
Selenium 14.5µg 23.3µg 16%
Folate 36µg 88µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 3.149g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.03mg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Copper 0.04mg 0.101mg 7%
Potassium 256mg 74mg 5%
Calories 353kcal 299kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.341mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 6.9mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.923g 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 50.7g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 0.18g N/A
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.194mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.49mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.158mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.359mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.159mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Filo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
41%
Blue cheese
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 663mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.199g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.