Filo vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Filo and English muffin?
- Filo is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Manganese, however, English muffin is richer in Phosphorus.
- Filo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 30% more.
- English muffin contains 6 times less Saturated Fat than Filo. Filo contains 1.47g of Saturated Fat, while English muffin contains 0.259g.
We used Phyllo dough and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +260.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +372.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +198.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.7g
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +942.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.888g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 299kcal | 235kcal |
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| Protein | 7.1g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 6g | 1.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 50.7g | 43.3g |
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| Carbs | 52.6g | 46g |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 74mg | 131mg |
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| Iron | 3.21mg | 0.89mg |
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| Sugar | 0.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.9g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 75mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 483mg | 464mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.476mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 23.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.341mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.073mg | 1.566mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.302mg | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 37µg |
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| Choline | 6.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.47g | 0.259g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.149g | 0.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.923g | 0.888g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.194mg | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.49mg | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.158mg | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.126mg | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.286mg | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.17mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Filo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.211g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.