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Filo vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Filo and Doughnuts?

  • Filo is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while Doughnuts are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Choline.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% higher.
  • Doughnuts have 2 times less Selenium than Filo. Filo has 23.3µg of Selenium, while Doughnuts have 10.1µg.
  • Filo is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Phyllo dough and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types in this comparison.

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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 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more IronIron +26.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +263.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg
~equal in Sodium ~477mg

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
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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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +292%
Contains more CholineCholine +440.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.8%
Contains more WaterWater +56.6%
Contains more FatsFats +315.5%
Contains more OtherOther +10.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
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27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +171.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +324.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 299kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 7.1g 5.31g Filo
Fats 6g 24.93g Doughnuts
Net carbs 50.7g 45.36g Filo
Carbs 52.6g 47.06g Filo
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Filo
Magnesium 15mg 17mg Doughnuts
Calcium 11mg 40mg Doughnuts
Potassium 74mg 134mg Doughnuts
Iron 3.21mg 2.53mg Filo
Sugar 0.18g 18.15g Filo
Fiber 1.9g 1.7g Filo
Copper 0.101mg 0.09mg Filo
Zinc 0.49mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 75mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 483mg 477mg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.476mg 0.333mg Filo
Selenium 23.3µg 10.1µg Filo
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.39mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.301mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 2.91mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.05mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 2.5µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 88µg 92µg Doughnuts
Choline 6.9mg 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 1.47g 11.105g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 3.915g Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.088mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg Filo
Isoleucine 0.246mg Filo
Leucine 0.49mg Filo
Lysine 0.158mg Filo
Methionine 0.126mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.359mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg Filo
Histidine 0.159mg Filo
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Filo Doughnuts
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
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.