Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Filo vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between filo and béchamel sauce

  • Filo has more vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, and copper; however, béchamel sauce is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Filo covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 40% more than béchamel sauce.
  • Filo has 20 times more manganese than béchamel sauce. While filo has 0.476mg of manganese, béchamel sauce has only 0.024mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Phyllo dough and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

Infographic

Filo vs Béchamel sauce infographic
Infographic link

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
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 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Contains more IronIron +1428.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +676.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1883.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +606.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1045.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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
5
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 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +883.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1460.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +316.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +104.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
3
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +610.8%
Contains more OtherOther +18.1%
Contains more FatsFats +12.2%
Contains more WaterWater +147.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
2
27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.055mg 41%
Iron 3.21mg 0.21mg 38%
Selenium 23.3µg 3.3µg 36%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 0.261mg 24%
Folate 88µg 9µg 20%
Manganese 0.476mg 0.024mg 20%
Carbs 52.6g 7.4g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.184mg 12%
Calcium 11mg 126mg 12%
Copper 0.101mg 0.013mg 10%
Calories 299kcal 105kcal 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 73µg 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0.1g 7%
Sodium 483mg 328mg 7%
Protein 7.1g 3.77g 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Phosphorus 75mg 101mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 1.586g 4%
Potassium 74mg 163mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.47g 2.152g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.6µg 2%
Choline 6.9mg 14.1mg 1%
Fats 6g 6.73g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.339mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.17mg 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.42mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 2.67g 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 7.3g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0.18g 4.78g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.089mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Béchamel sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.682g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Filo
Filo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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

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.