Filo vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between filo and cornmeal
- Filo has more selenium and manganese; however, cornmeal is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B3.
- Cornmeal covers your daily folate needs 30% more than filo.
- Cornmeal has 69 times less sodium than filo. Filo has 483mg of sodium, while cornmeal has 7mg.
- Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of filo is 38.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Phyllo dough and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +173.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +121.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +35.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +34.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +25.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +506.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +24.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +242.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +191.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +233.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51% |
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Protein
~7.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +707.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Folate | 88µg | 209µg | 30% |
Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
Selenium | 23.3µg | 10.5µg | 23% |
Sodium | 483mg | 7mg | 21% |
Iron | 3.21mg | 4.36mg | 14% |
Manganese | 0.476mg | 0.174mg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.182mg | 12% |
Carbs | 52.6g | 79.45g | 9% |
Fiber | 1.9g | 3.9g | 8% |
Fats | 6g | 1.75g | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.149g | 0.39g | 7% |
Saturated fat | 1.47g | 0.22g | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.073mg | 4.968mg | 6% |
Calories | 299kcal | 370kcal | 4% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 32mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.101mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 75mg | 99mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.341mg | 0.382mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0µg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.66mg | 2% |
Potassium | 74mg | 142mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.923g | 0.828g | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.551mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.302mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
Calcium | 11mg | 3mg | 1% |
Protein | 7.1g | 7.11g | 0% |
Net carbs | 50.7g | 75.55g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.18g | 1.61g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
Choline | 6.9mg | 8.6mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.194mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.49mg | 1.006mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.158mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.126mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.286mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
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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%

42%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%

37%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?

Filo is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.