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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.

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% 4.3% 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 Opinion
Calories 299kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 7.1g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 6g 25g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 50.7g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 52.6g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Filo
Magnesium 15mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Calcium 11mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 74mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 3.21mg 2.62mg Filo
Sugar 0.18g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 1.9g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.101mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 75mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 483mg 839mg Filo
Vitamin A 0IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.08mg Filo
Manganese 0.476mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 23.3µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.358mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 3.185mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 2.5µg Filo
Folate 88µg 64µg Filo
Choline 6.9mg Filo
Saturated Fat 1.47g 4.129g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.194mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.49mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.158mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.126mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.286mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.159mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.