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Filo vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between filo and marshmallow

  • Filo is richer than marshmallow in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, phosphorus, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for filo is 45% higher.
  • Filo contains 341 times more vitamin B2 than marshmallow. Filo contains 0.341mg of vitamin B2, while marshmallow contains 0.001mg.
  • Marshmallow contains less sodium.
  • Filo has a lower glycemic index than marshmallow.

Food types used in this article are Phyllo dough and Candies, marshmallows.

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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 1.4% 0.9% 0.44% 8.6% 32% 1.1% 3.4% 10% 1% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1380%
Contains more IronIron +1295.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +837.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1270.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.097mg

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
9
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% 0% 0% 0% 0.25% 0.23% 1.5% 0.3% 0.69% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.05%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5940%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +8700%
Contains more CholineCholine +6800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +294.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2900%
Contains more WaterWater +98.8%
Contains more OtherOther +466.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.6%

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
31% 44% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3836.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1863.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Marshmallow DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.001mg 45%
Selenium 23.3µg 1.7µg 39%
Iron 3.21mg 0.23mg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.001mg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 0.078mg 25%
Folate 88µg 1µg 22%
Manganese 0.476mg 0.008mg 20%
Sodium 483mg 80mg 18%
Protein 7.1g 1.8g 11%
Carbs 52.6g 81.3g 10%
Phosphorus 75mg 8mg 10%
Fats 6g 0.2g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 0.08g 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0.1g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.005mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 0.047g 6%
Saturated fat 1.47g 0.056g 6%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.04mg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 2mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.003mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 74mg 5mg 2%
Choline 6.9mg 0.1mg 1%
Calories 299kcal 318kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 81.2g N/A
Sugar 0.18g 57.56g N/A
Copper 0.101mg 0.097mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.028mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0.077mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.042mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.017mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Marshmallow
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
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 403mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.414g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Filo
Filo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Filo
Filo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.