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Filo vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between filo and millet flour

  • Filo is higher in vitamin B2, yet millet flour is higher in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, zinc, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Millet flour covers your daily copper needs 48% more than filo.
  • Filo contains 121 times more sodium than millet flour. While filo contains 483mg of sodium, millet flour contains only 4mg.
  • The glycemic index of filo is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Phyllo dough and Millet flour.

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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
0
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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +693.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.7%
Contains more IronIron +22.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +429.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +436.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.3%

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
5
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% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +212.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1140%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +41.2%
Contains more WaterWater +276%
Contains more OtherOther +40.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.8%

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +240.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Millet flour DV% diff.
Copper 0.101mg 0.535mg 48%
Phosphorus 75mg 285mg 30%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.372mg 26%
Magnesium 15mg 119mg 25%
Manganese 0.476mg 1.002mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.073mg 21%
Sodium 483mg 4mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 1.267mg 19%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.63mg 19%
Selenium 23.3µg 32.7µg 17%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 6.02mg 12%
Folate 88µg 42µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 2.618g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.413mg 11%
Iron 3.21mg 3.94mg 9%
Carbs 52.6g 75.12g 8%
Protein 7.1g 10.75g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 0.924g 6%
Fiber 1.9g 3.5g 6%
Saturated fat 1.47g 0.536g 4%
Calories 299kcal 382kcal 4%
Potassium 74mg 224mg 4%
Fats 6g 4.25g 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.8µg 1%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 71.62g N/A
Calcium 11mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 0.18g 1.66g N/A
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.11mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Millet flour
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
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.934g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 ($)

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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.