Filo vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between filo and butter
- Filo has more vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and manganese; however, butter is higher in vitamin A.
- Butter covers your daily need for saturated fat, 245% more than filo.
- Filo has 161 times more iron than butter. While filo has 3.21mg of iron, butter has only 0.02mg.
- Filo has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of filo is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Phyllo dough and Butter, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15950% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +531.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +444.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +212.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2230% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +10720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +902.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9597.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +174.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +180% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +172.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +735.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87566.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4150% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1251.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +644% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +226.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.47g | 50.489g | 223% |
| Fats | 6g | 81.11g | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 684µg | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.149g | 23.43g | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.005mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 23.3µg | 1µg | 41% |
| Iron | 3.21mg | 0.02mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.073mg | 0.042mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.341mg | 0.034mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 11mg | 21% |
| Folate | 88µg | 3µg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.476mg | 0.004mg | 21% |
| Calories | 299kcal | 717kcal | 21% |
| Carbs | 52.6g | 0.06g | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 2.32mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.923g | 3.01g | 14% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 0.85g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.016mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 0g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 75mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.302mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 18.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.003mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 50.7g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.18g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.194mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.49mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.158mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.126mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 49.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Filo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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.