Filo vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between filo and french toast?
- Filo is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, and folate; however, french toast is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium.
- French toast's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 39% more.
- French toast contains 3 times less vitamin B1 than filo. Filo contains 0.541mg of vitamin B1, while french toast contains 0.204mg.
- Filo has less saturated fat.
- Filo has a lower glycemic index (38) than french toast (67).
We used Phyllo dough and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 | +92.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +809.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56% |
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 | +165.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +104.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
10.8 g
Carbs:
25 g
Water:
54.7 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +110.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.8% |
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Protein
~7.7g
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Other
~1.8g
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
2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.594 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 116mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.204mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3.21mg | 1.67mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.073mg | 1.628mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 124µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.476mg | 0.188mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.923g | 2.594g | 11% |
| Folate | 88µg | 43µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 52.6g | 25g | 9% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 100mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% | |
| Fats | 6g | 10.8g | 7% |
| Selenium | 23.3µg | 20.1µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.47g | 2.723g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 75mg | 117mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.302mg | 0.549mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.058mg | 5% |
| Calories | 299kcal | 229kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.149g | 4.524g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.341mg | 0.321mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.67mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 134mg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 7.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 50.7g | 25g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.18g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 483mg | 479mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.194mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.49mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.158mg | 0.413mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.126mg | 0.188mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0.389mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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