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Filo vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between filo and romano cheese?

  • Filo is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and folate, while romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 105% higher.
  • Romano cheese has 53 times less vitamin B3 than filo. Filo has 4.073mg of vitamin B3, while romano cheese has 0.077mg.
  • Filo is lower in sodium.
  • Filo has a higher glycemic index (38) than romano cheese (27).

We used Phyllo dough and Cheese, romano types in this comparison.

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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
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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more IronIron +316.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2280%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +173.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9572.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +426.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +913.3%

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
4
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 0% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1362.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5189.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1157.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.37mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
2
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1349%
Contains more ProteinProtein +347.9%
Contains more FatsFats +349%
Contains more OtherOther +295.3%
~equal in Water ~30.91g

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Romano cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 11mg 1064mg 105%
Phosphorus 75mg 760mg 98%
Saturated fat 1.47g 17.115g 71%
Protein 7.1g 31.8g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.037mg 42%
Sodium 483mg 1433mg 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg 35%
Fats 6g 26.94g 32%
Iron 3.21mg 0.77mg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 0.077mg 25%
Manganese 0.476mg 0.02mg 20%
Folate 88µg 7µg 20%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.58mg 19%
Selenium 23.3µg 14.5µg 16%
Carbs 52.6g 3.63g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 7.838g 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 96µg 11%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Copper 0.101mg 0.03mg 8%
Magnesium 15mg 41mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.085mg 4%
Calories 299kcal 387kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.37mg 2%
Choline 6.9mg 15.4mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 0.593g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.424mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 3.63g N/A
Potassium 74mg 86mg 0%
Sugar 0.18g 0.73g N/A
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Romano cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Filo
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 950mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.645g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.