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Filo vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Filo and Biscuit

  • Filo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Folate, yet Biscuit is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Biscuit is 22% higher.
  • Filo contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Biscuit. Filo contains 0.541mg of Vitamin B1, while Biscuit contains 0.356mg.
  • Filo contains less Sodium.

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

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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
5
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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%
Contains more Calcium +2036.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.7%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 121% 11% 33% 7% 63% 14% 34% 63% 128%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
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%
Contains more Calcium +2036.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.7%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.9

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
8
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
3
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Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Fats +171.7%
Contains more Other +88.2%
Equal in Protein - 7
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Fats +171.7%
Contains more Other +88.2%
Equal in Protein - 7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +351%
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +351%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.