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Filo vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between filo and mixed nuts

  • Filo is higher in vitamin B1, yet mixed nuts are higher in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin E, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily copper needs 90% more than filo.
  • Filo contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than mixed nuts. While filo contains 0.541mg of vitamin B1, mixed nuts contain only 0.189mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in filo is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mixed nuts is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Phyllo dough and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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
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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more IronIron +23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1426.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +963.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +754.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +798%
Contains more ZincZinc +585.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +508%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +328.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.5%

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
2
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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9675%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +128%
Contains more CholineCholine +653.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~83µg

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1467.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +182.3%
Contains more FatsFats +799.2%
Contains more OtherOther +69.4%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +804.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1483.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 14.612g 91%
Copper 0.101mg 0.907mg 90%
Fats 6g 53.95g 74%
Manganese 0.476mg 2.04mg 68%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 28.488g 63%
Phosphorus 75mg 456mg 54%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 7.82mg 52%
Magnesium 15mg 229mg 51%
Saturated fat 1.47g 8.711g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.189mg 29%
Zinc 0.49mg 3.36mg 26%
Protein 7.1g 20.04g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.352mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 7.709mg 23%
Sodium 483mg 5mg 21%
Fiber 1.9g 7g 20%
Selenium 23.3µg 33.9µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 1.14mg 17%
Potassium 74mg 632mg 16%
Calories 299kcal 607kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.196mg 11%
Calcium 11mg 117mg 11%
Carbs 52.6g 21.05g 11%
Iron 3.21mg 2.61mg 8%
Choline 6.9mg 52mg 8%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 5.7µg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Folate 88µg 83µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 0.18g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.241g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.