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Filo vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Filo and Gingerbread

  • Filo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Selenium, yet Gingerbread is richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Filo is 29% higher.
  • Filo contains 3 times more Folate than Gingerbread. Filo contains 88µg of Folate, while Gingerbread contains 33µg.
  • Filo contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Phyllo dough and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 Iron +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +545.5%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +493.2%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Copper +93.1%
Contains more Manganese +43.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 121% 11% 33% 7% 63% 14% 34% 63% 128%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +545.5%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +493.2%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Copper +93.1%
Contains more Manganese +43.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 136% 79% 77% 19% 7% 66% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.1%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Fats +173.3%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +82.1%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Fats +173.3%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.8%
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 50.7g 49.2g Filo
Protein 7.1g 3.9g Filo
Fats 6g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 52.6g 49.2g Filo
Calories 299kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 0.18g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.9g Filo
Calcium 11mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 3.21mg 2.88mg Filo
Magnesium 15mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 75mg 54mg Filo
Potassium 74mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 483mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.39mg Filo
Copper 0.101mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.476mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 23.3µg 16.3µg Filo
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.08mg Filo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.19mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.162mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 1.738mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 88µg 33µg Filo
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 2.5µg Filo
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.047mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg 0.124mg Filo
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.151mg Filo
Leucine 0.49mg 0.279mg Filo
Lysine 0.158mg 0.131mg Filo
Methionine 0.126mg 0.08mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.195mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg 0.173mg Filo
Histidine 0.159mg 0.087mg Filo
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Filo
Saturated Fat 1.47g 4.122g Filo
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Filo Gingerbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
Filo
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.