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Filo vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Filo and Crackers?

  • Filo is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Crackers are richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% more.
  • Crackers contain 3 times less Selenium than Filo. Filo contains 23.3µg of Selenium, while Crackers contain 6.7µg.
  • Filo has less Sodium.

We used Phyllo dough and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +247.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +990.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.5%
Contains more IronIron +25.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.104mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.491mg

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
1
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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2672%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.352mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~92µg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more WaterWater +938.2%
Contains more FatsFats +340.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.5%
Contains more OtherOther +46.5%
~equal in Protein ~6.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
1
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +108.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1323.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Crackers Opinion
Calories 299kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 7.1g 6.64g Filo
Fats 6g 26.43g Crackers
Net carbs 50.7g 59g Crackers
Carbs 52.6g 61.3g Crackers
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Crackers
Calcium 11mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 74mg 118mg Crackers
Iron 3.21mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 0.18g 8.18g Filo
Fiber 1.9g 2.3g Crackers
Copper 0.101mg 0.104mg Crackers
Zinc 0.49mg 0.49mg
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 75mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 483mg 726mg Filo
Vitamin E 0.08mg 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.476mg 0.491mg Crackers
Selenium 23.3µg 6.7µg Filo
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.416mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.417mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.063mg Crackers
Vitamin K 2.5µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 88µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g Filo
Choline 6.9mg 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 1.47g 5.562g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.084mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg 0.193mg Filo
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.246mg
Leucine 0.49mg 0.471mg Filo
Lysine 0.158mg 0.103mg Filo
Methionine 0.126mg 0.112mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.331mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg 0.294mg Crackers
Histidine 0.159mg 0.145mg Filo
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.092g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.