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Filo vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between filo and crouton

  • The amount of selenium, fiber, folate, iron, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B1, calcium, and phosphorus in crouton is higher than in filo.
  • Crouton covers your daily selenium needs 26% more than filo.
  • Filo contains less sodium.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of filo is 38.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Phyllo dough and Croutons, plain.

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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +106.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.6%
Contains more IronIron +27.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.5mg

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
5
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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
1
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +492.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.7%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%
~equal in Fats ~6.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
2
27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.51g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.059g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Crouton DV% diff.
Selenium 23.3µg 37.5µg 26%
Fiber 1.9g 5.1g 13%
Iron 3.21mg 4.08mg 11%
Folate 88µg 132µg 11%
Protein 7.1g 11.9g 10%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 5.439mg 9%
Sodium 483mg 698mg 9%
Carbs 52.6g 73.5g 7%
Calcium 11mg 76mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.623mg 7%
Copper 0.101mg 0.163mg 7%
Phosphorus 75mg 115mg 6%
Calories 299kcal 407kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.272mg 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.89mg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 31mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.429mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 1.273g 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Manganese 0.476mg 0.5mg 1%
Potassium 74mg 124mg 1%
Fats 6g 6.6g 1%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 68.4g N/A
Sugar 0.18g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.026mg 0%
Saturated fat 1.47g 1.51g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 3.059g 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Filo Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.