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Crackers vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Crackers and Filo?

  • Crackers are higher in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Filo is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% more.
  • Filo contains 38 times less Vitamin E than Crackers. Crackers contain 3.03mg of Vitamin E, while Filo contains 0.08mg.
  • Filo has less Saturated Fat.

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Phyllo dough types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +990.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.5%
Contains more IronIron +25.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +247.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.101mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.476mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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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 EVitamin E +3687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2672%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.073mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~88µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
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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 FatsFats +340.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.5%
Contains more OtherOther +46.5%
Contains more WaterWater +938.2%
~equal in Protein ~7.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
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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 +108.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1323.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Filo Opinion
Calories 510kcal 299kcal Crackers
Protein 6.64g 7.1g Filo
Fats 26.43g 6g Crackers
Net carbs 59g 50.7g Crackers
Carbs 61.3g 52.6g Crackers
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Crackers
Calcium 120mg 11mg Crackers
Potassium 118mg 74mg Crackers
Iron 4.03mg 3.21mg Crackers
Sugar 8.18g 0.18g Filo
Fiber 2.3g 1.9g Crackers
Copper 0.104mg 0.101mg Crackers
Zinc 0.49mg 0.49mg
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 248mg 75mg Crackers
Sodium 726mg 483mg Filo
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.08mg Crackers
Manganese 0.491mg 0.476mg Crackers
Selenium 6.7µg 23.3µg Filo
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.341mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 4.073mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.302mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.03mg Crackers
Vitamin K 69.3µg 2.5µg Crackers
Folate 92µg 88µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g Filo
Choline 9.6mg 6.9mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 5.562g 1.47g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 3.149g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.923g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.088mg Filo
Threonine 0.193mg 0.194mg Filo
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.246mg
Leucine 0.471mg 0.49mg Filo
Lysine 0.103mg 0.158mg Filo
Methionine 0.112mg 0.126mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.359mg Filo
Valine 0.294mg 0.286mg Crackers
Histidine 0.145mg 0.159mg Filo
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers 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
49%
Crackers
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.092g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.