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Filo vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between filo and cheese sandwich

  • Filo has more vitamin B1 and iron, while cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, manganese, calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 44% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 2 times less vitamin B1 than filo. Filo contains 0.541mg of vitamin B1, while cheese sandwich contains 0.358mg.
  • The amount of sodium in filo is lower.
  • Filo has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of filo is 38, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Phyllo dough and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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
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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more IronIron +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1754.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +313.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +409.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.5%
~equal in Selenium ~24.3µg

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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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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
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7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +918.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38%
Contains more FatsFats +316.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.6%
Contains more OtherOther +123.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
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27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +228.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +893.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 9.166g 55%
Phosphorus 75mg 382mg 44%
Fats 6g 25g 29%
Manganese 0.476mg 1.083mg 26%
Calcium 11mg 204mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 10.351g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.261mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.358mg 15%
Sodium 483mg 839mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.47g 4.129g 12%
Calories 299kcal 497kcal 10%
Magnesium 15mg 54mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.427mg 7%
Copper 0.101mg 0.16mg 7%
Iron 3.21mg 2.62mg 7%
Potassium 74mg 306mg 7%
Folate 88µg 64µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.622mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 3.185mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Fiber 1.9g 3.1g 5%
Protein 7.1g 9.8g 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.87mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Selenium 23.3µg 24.3µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Carbs 52.6g 58.2g 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 0.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Filo Cheese sandwich
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.