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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 for 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.
  • Filo has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

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.
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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more IronIron +11.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +545.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +493.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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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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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +82.1%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more FatsFats +173.3%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%
~equal in Carbs ~49.2g

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +126.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.19mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 4.216g 22%
Fats 6g 16.4g 16%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 1.738mg 15%
Folate 88µg 33µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.162mg 14%
Selenium 23.3µg 16.3µg 13%
Magnesium 15mg 70mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.19mg 12%
Saturated fat 1.47g 4.122g 12%
Potassium 74mg 439mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Copper 0.101mg 0.195mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 7.124g 10%
Manganese 0.476mg 0.683mg 9%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Sodium 483mg 327mg 7%
Calcium 11mg 71mg 6%
Protein 7.1g 3.9g 6%
Iron 3.21mg 2.88mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Calories 299kcal 356kcal 3%
Phosphorus 75mg 54mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Carbs 52.6g 49.2g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.375mg 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.39mg 1%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 50.7g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 0.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Gingerbread
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
17%
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.