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Filo vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between filo and feta?

  • Filo is higher in vitamin B1 and iron; however, feta is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% more.
  • Feta contains 5 times less iron than filo. Filo contains 3.21mg of iron, while feta contains 0.65mg.
  • Filo has less saturated fat.
  • Feta has a lower glycemic index (27) than filo (38).

We used Phyllo dough and Cheese, feta 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
6
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%
Feta
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.4%
Contains more IronIron +393.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4381.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +487.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +349.3%

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.
Filo
4
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%
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +311%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Feta
4
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1186.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.1%
Contains more FatsFats +254.7%
Contains more WaterWater +69.4%
Contains more OtherOther +205.9%

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
Feta
1
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Saturated fat 1.47g 14.946g 61%
Calcium 11mg 493mg 48%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.844mg 39%
Phosphorus 75mg 337mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.154mg 32%
Iron 3.21mg 0.65mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.424mg 30%
Fats 6g 21.28g 24%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.88mg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 0.991mg 19%
Manganese 0.476mg 0.028mg 19%
Sodium 483mg 917mg 19%
Carbs 52.6g 4.09g 16%
Selenium 23.3µg 15µg 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 125µg 14%
Folate 88µg 32µg 14%
Protein 7.1g 14.21g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.967mg 13%
Copper 0.101mg 0.032mg 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 4.623g 4%
Choline 6.9mg 15.4mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 0.591g 2%
Calories 299kcal 264kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.8µg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 4.09g N/A
Potassium 74mg 62mg 0%
Sugar 0.18g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.476g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.