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Filo vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between filo and irish soda bread

  • Filo has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, iron, and vitamin B2; however, irish soda bread is richer in calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Filo covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 20% more than irish soda bread.
  • Irish soda bread has 2 times less Folate than filo. Filo has 88µg of Folate, while irish soda bread has 47µg.
  • Irish soda bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of irish soda bread is 69, while the glycemic index of filo is 38.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Phyllo dough and Bread, irish soda, 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
3
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 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
Contains more IronIron +19.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +636.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +259.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.6%

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
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% 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 2.7% 12% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
3
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%
~equal in Protein ~6.6g
~equal in Carbs ~56g
~equal in Water ~30.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
1
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Irish soda bread Opinion
Calories 299kcal 290kcal Filo
Protein 7.1g 6.6g Filo
Fats 6g 5g Filo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 50.7g 53.4g Irish soda bread
Carbs 52.6g 56g Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Filo
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Irish soda bread
Calcium 11mg 81mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 74mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Iron 3.21mg 2.69mg Filo
Sugar 0.18g Irish soda bread
Fiber 1.9g 2.6g Irish soda bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.13mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.57mg Irish soda bread
Phosphorus 75mg 114mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 483mg 398mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 0IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 0.08mg Filo
Manganese 0.476mg 0.355mg Filo
Selenium 23.3µg 16µg Filo
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.298mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.269mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 2.405mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.25mg Filo
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.083mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 2.5µg Filo
Folate 88µg 47µg Filo
Choline 6.9mg Filo
Saturated Fat 1.47g 1.111g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 1.999g Filo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 1.478g Irish soda bread
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.072mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg 0.201mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.234mg Filo
Leucine 0.49mg 0.436mg Filo
Lysine 0.158mg 0.219mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.126mg 0.138mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.3mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg 0.283mg Filo
Histidine 0.159mg 0.159mg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Filo Irish soda bread
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
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.359g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Filo
Filo is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.