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Filo vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Filo and Lentil different?

  • Filo is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Lentil is higher in Fiber, Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Filo covers your daily need of Selenium 37% more than Lentil.
  • Filo contains 242 times more Sodium than Lentil. Filo contains 483mg of Sodium, while Lentil contains 2mg.

Phyllo dough and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were used 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
1
:
9
Lentil
Contains more Selenium +732.1%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +398.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +159.2%
Contains more Copper +148.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.33
Equal in Manganese - 0.494
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 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Selenium +732.1%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +398.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +159.2%
Contains more Copper +148.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.33
Equal in Manganese - 0.494

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
:
6
Lentil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +367.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +493.3%
Contains more Folate +105.7%
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 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +367.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +493.3%
Contains more Folate +105.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
3
:
2
Lentil
Contains more Fats +1478.9%
Contains more Carbs +161.3%
Contains more Other +104.8%
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Water +113.6%
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Fats +1478.9%
Contains more Carbs +161.3%
Contains more Other +104.8%
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Water +113.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
2
:
1
Lentil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4820.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +427.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4820.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +427.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 50.7g 12.23g Filo
Protein 7.1g 9.02g Lentil
Fats 6g 0.38g Filo
Carbs 52.6g 20.13g Filo
Calories 299kcal 116kcal Filo
Sugar 0.18g 1.8g Filo
Fiber 1.9g 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 11mg 19mg Lentil
Iron 3.21mg 3.33mg Lentil
Magnesium 15mg 36mg Lentil
Phosphorus 75mg 180mg Lentil
Potassium 74mg 369mg Lentil
Sodium 483mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 0.49mg 1.27mg Lentil
Copper 0.101mg 0.251mg Lentil
Manganese 0.476mg 0.494mg Lentil
Selenium 23.3µg 2.8µg Filo
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.169mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.073mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 1.06mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.178mg Lentil
Folate 88µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.7µg Filo
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.081mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg 0.323mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.39mg Lentil
Leucine 0.49mg 0.654mg Lentil
Lysine 0.158mg 0.63mg Lentil
Methionine 0.126mg 0.077mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.445mg Lentil
Valine 0.286mg 0.448mg Lentil
Histidine 0.159mg 0.254mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 1.47g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 0.064g Filo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 0.175g Filo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Lentil
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
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 481mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.