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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.
  • Filo has a lower glycemic index (38) than crackers (63).

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
2
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 ~0µg
~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
2
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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 13.137g 81%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 69.3µg 56%
Fats 6g 26.43g 31%
Selenium 23.3µg 6.7µg 30%
Phosphorus 75mg 248mg 25%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 3.03mg 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Saturated fat 1.47g 5.562g 19%
Sodium 483mg 726mg 11%
Calories 299kcal 510kcal 11%
Calcium 11mg 120mg 11%
Iron 3.21mg 4.03mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.416mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.456mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 6.553g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.063mg 3%
Carbs 52.6g 61.3g 3%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 4.352mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.417mg 2%
Fiber 1.9g 2.3g 2%
Manganese 0.476mg 0.491mg 1%
Protein 7.1g 6.64g 1%
Folate 88µg 92µg 1%
Potassium 74mg 118mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 59g N/A
Sugar 0.18g 8.18g N/A
Copper 0.101mg 0.104mg 0%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.49mg 0%
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Choline 6.9mg 9.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

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.