Filo vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are filo and chestnut different?
- Filo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2; however, chestnut is richer in copper, vitamin C, potassium, manganese, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chestnut is 41% higher.
- Filo contains 18 times more sodium than chestnut. While filo contains 483mg of sodium, chestnut contains only 27mg.
- Filo has a lower glycemic index (38) than chestnut (54).
Phyllo dough and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +85.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +260% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +318.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +866.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +367.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +265.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +227.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +457.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +676.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +255% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +334.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +139.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +109% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +561.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 23.3µg | 42% | |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.472mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.148mg | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.7mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.073mg | 0.731mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 27mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 715mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.21mg | 1.73mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.341mg | 0.104mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.233mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.476mg | 0.854mg | 16% |
| Folate | 88µg | 38µg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 2g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 54mg | 9% |
| Calories | 299kcal | 131kcal | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% | |
| Carbs | 52.6g | 27.76g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.149g | 0.476g | 7% |
| Fats | 6g | 1.38g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.47g | 0.26g | 6% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 46mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 75mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.923g | 0.545g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 50.7g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.302mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.194mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.49mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.158mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.126mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.21g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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