Filo vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between filo and danish pastry
- Filo has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, selenium, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese; however, danish pastry is higher in vitamin B12.
- Filo covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 29% more than danish pastry.
- Filo has 2 times more vitamin B3 than danish pastry. While filo has 4.073mg of vitamin B3, danish pastry has only 2mg.
- Filo has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of danish pastry is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Phyllo dough and Danish pastry, cheese.
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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 IronIron | +78.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +13.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +218.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.7% |
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 | +184.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +46.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +337.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +176% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +191.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.19mg | 29% |
Fats | 6g | 21.9g | 24% |
Saturated fat | 1.47g | 6.794g | 24% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.149g | 11.313g | 20% |
Iron | 3.21mg | 1.8mg | 18% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.073mg | 2mg | 13% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.923g | 2.575g | 11% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
Selenium | 23.3µg | 18.9µg | 8% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
Folate | 88µg | 60µg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.341mg | 0.26mg | 6% |
Carbs | 52.6g | 37.2g | 5% |
Manganese | 0.476mg | 0.351mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 75mg | 108mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 6.9µg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 35µg | 4% |
Calories | 299kcal | 374kcal | 4% |
Fiber | 1.9g | 1g | 4% |
Sodium | 483mg | 417mg | 3% |
Choline | 6.9mg | 20.1mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
Protein | 7.1g | 8g | 2% |
Calcium | 11mg | 35mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.101mg | 0.089mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
Potassium | 74mg | 98mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 50.7g | 36.2g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 15mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.18g | 6.95g | N/A |
Vitamin B5 | 0.302mg | 0.304mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.194mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.49mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.158mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.126mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.286mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
6 g
Carbs:
52.6 g
Water:
32.6 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +13.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +265% |
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Water
~31.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.923 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +259.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179% |