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Filo vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between filo and meatball

  • Filo has more selenium and iron; however, meatball is richer in copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B1, choline, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin E.
  • Meatball covers your daily copper needs 67% more than filo.
  • Meatball has 29 times less selenium than filo. Filo has 23.3µg of selenium, while meatball has 0.8µg.
  • Filo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of filo is 38, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Phyllo dough and Meatballs, meatless.

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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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains more IronIron +48.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2812.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +599%
Contains more ZincZinc +267.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.7%

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
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% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2062.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1181.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
1
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +557.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +195.8%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more WaterWater +77.9%
Contains more OtherOther +135.3%

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
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.425g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Meatball DV% diff.
Copper 0.101mg 0.706mg 67%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Selenium 23.3µg 0.8µg 41%
Phosphorus 75mg 344mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.938mg 33%
Protein 7.1g 21g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 4.666g 25%
Manganese 0.476mg 21%
Choline 6.9mg 88.4mg 15%
Carbs 52.6g 8g 15%
Iron 3.21mg 2.16mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.2mg 13%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.8mg 12%
Fiber 1.9g 4.6g 11%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.73mg 11%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 2.5mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.213mg 10%
Calories 299kcal 197kcal 5%
Fats 6g 9g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.5mg 4%
Sodium 483mg 550mg 3%
Folate 88µg 78µg 3%
Potassium 74mg 180mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 2.188g 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 3.4g N/A
Sugar 0.18g 1.25g N/A
Saturated fat 1.47g 1.425g 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.