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Filo vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are filo and almonds different?

  • Filo is higher in selenium and vitamin B1; however, almonds are richer in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for almonds is 170% higher.
  • Filo contains 6 times more selenium than almonds. While filo contains 23.3µg of selenium, almonds contain only 4.1µg.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index (0) than filo (38).

Phyllo dough and Nuts, almonds are the varieties used 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +468.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2345.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +890.5%
Contains more IronIron +15.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +920.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +536.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +541.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357.8%

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
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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%
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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +356.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +655.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144.1%
Contains more WaterWater +639.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.9%
Contains more FatsFats +732.2%
Contains more OtherOther +74.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +901.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1235.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.08mg 25.63mg 170%
Copper 0.101mg 1.031mg 103%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 12.329g 76%
Manganese 0.476mg 2.179mg 74%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 31.551g 71%
Fats 6g 49.93g 68%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 1.138mg 61%
Magnesium 15mg 270mg 61%
Phosphorus 75mg 481mg 58%
Fiber 1.9g 12.5g 42%
Selenium 23.3µg 4.1µg 35%
Protein 7.1g 21.15g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.205mg 28%
Calcium 11mg 269mg 26%
Zinc 0.49mg 3.12mg 24%
Sodium 483mg 1mg 21%
Potassium 74mg 733mg 19%
Calories 299kcal 579kcal 14%
Saturated fat 1.47g 3.802g 11%
Folate 88µg 44µg 11%
Carbs 52.6g 21.55g 10%
Choline 6.9mg 52.1mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.137mg 8%
Iron 3.21mg 3.71mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.471mg 3%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 3.618mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 50.7g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 0.18g 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Almonds
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
30%
Filo
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.332g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.