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Filo vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Filo and Chocolate cake different?

  • Filo is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Filo is 33% higher.
  • Filo contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate cake. While Filo contains 4.073mg of Vitamin B3, Chocolate cake contains only 1.137mg.
  • Filo has less Saturated Fat.

Phyllo dough and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 Iron +99.4%
Contains more Manganese +70%
Contains more Selenium +95.8%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.3%
Contains more Potassium +89.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +105%
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +99.4%
Contains more Manganese +70%
Contains more Selenium +95.8%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.3%
Contains more Potassium +89.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +105%

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 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.2%
Contains more Folate +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.2%
Contains more Folate +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Fats +151.7%
Equal in Carbs - 53.4
Equal in Other - 1.8
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Fats +151.7%
Equal in Carbs - 53.4
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.1%
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 50.7g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 7.1g 5.3g Filo
Fats 6g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 52.6g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 299kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 0.18g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.9g 1.6g Filo
Calcium 11mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 3.21mg 1.61mg Filo
Magnesium 15mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 75mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 74mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 483mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.49mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.101mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.476mg 0.28mg Filo
Selenium 23.3µg 11.9µg Filo
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.08mg Filo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.141mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.213mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 1.137mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 88µg 27µg Filo
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 2.5µg Filo
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.068mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.24mg Filo
Leucine 0.49mg 0.407mg Filo
Lysine 0.158mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.126mg 0.116mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.265mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg 0.283mg Filo
Histidine 0.159mg 0.12mg Filo
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Filo
Saturated Fat 1.47g 5.43g Filo
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Filo Chocolate cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
Filo
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.