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Filo vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Filo and Roti (Chapati)

  • Filo has more Iron, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need of Manganese 55% more than Filo.
  • Filo has 2 times more Folate than Roti (Chapati). While Filo has 88µg of Folate, Roti (Chapati) has only 45µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Phyllo dough and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen.

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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 Iron +45.9%
Contains more Calcium +227.3%
Contains more Magnesium +273.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.7%
Contains more Potassium +164.9%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +126.7%
Contains more Manganese +267%
Contains more Selenium +14.2%
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 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Iron +45.9%
Contains more Calcium +227.3%
Contains more Magnesium +273.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.7%
Contains more Potassium +164.9%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +126.7%
Contains more Manganese +267%
Contains more Selenium +14.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.4%
Contains more Folate +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +32%
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 0% 11% 0% 0% 113% 42% 87% 34% 65% 34% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.4%
Contains more Folate +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +32%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Other +22.3%
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +53.3%
Equal in Water - 35.43
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Other +22.3%
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +53.3%
Equal in Water - 35.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 50.7g 36.43g Filo
Protein 7.1g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 6g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 52.6g 46.13g Filo
Calories 299kcal 299kcal
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 0.18g 2.93g Filo
Fiber 1.9g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 11mg 36mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 3.21mg 2.2mg Filo
Magnesium 15mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 75mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 74mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 483mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.49mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.101mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.476mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 23.3µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.45mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.18mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 88µg 45µg Filo
Vitamin K 2.5µg 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.088mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg Filo
Isoleucine 0.246mg Filo
Leucine 0.49mg Filo
Lysine 0.158mg Filo
Methionine 0.126mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.359mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg Filo
Histidine 0.159mg Filo
Trans Fat 0.029g Filo
Saturated Fat 1.47g 3.311g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 2.091g Filo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 0.761g Filo
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Roti (Chapati)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.841g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Roti (Chapati) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174075/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.