Filo vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between filo and couscous?
- Filo is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and phosphorus; however, couscous is richer in selenium.
- Filo's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 40% more.
- Couscous contains 97 times less sodium than filo. Filo contains 483mg of sodium, while couscous contains 5mg.
- Filo has a lower glycemic index (38) than couscous (65).
We used Phyllo dough and Couscous, cooked types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +744.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +240.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +466.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +758.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1163% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +486.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3650% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +126.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +553.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +122.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14213.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1342.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.063mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3.21mg | 0.38mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.341mg | 0.027mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 5mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.073mg | 0.983mg | 19% |
| Folate | 88µg | 15µg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.476mg | 0.084mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 52.6g | 23.22g | 10% |
| Calories | 299kcal | 112kcal | 9% |
| Fats | 6g | 0.16g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 75mg | 22mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 23.3µg | 27.5µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.149g | 0.022g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.47g | 0.029g | 7% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 3.79g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.041mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.923g | 0.064g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.302mg | 0.371mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 3.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 50.7g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 58mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.18g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.194mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.49mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.158mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.126mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.077mg | 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
30%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Filo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.441g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.