Filo vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between filo and biscuits
- Filo is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, and folate, yet biscuits are richer in calcium, phosphorus, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for biscuits is 22% higher.
- Filo contains 2 times more vitamin B1 than biscuits. Filo contains 0.541mg of vitamin B1, while biscuits contain 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2036.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 11mg | 235mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.923g | 4.163g | 22% |
| Fats | 6g | 16.3g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.356mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 75mg | 164mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.47g | 4.324g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.149g | 6.93g | 9% |
| Folate | 88µg | 61µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.073mg | 2.949mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 23.3µg | 19.5µg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.21mg | 2.9mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.476mg | 0.378mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 580mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Calories | 299kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 52.6g | 44.6g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.341mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 74mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 7g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 50.7g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.18g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.302mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.194mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.49mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.158mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.126mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +171.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +120.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +351% |
