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Filo vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are filo and macadamia different?

  • Filo is higher in selenium and folate; however, macadamia is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for macadamia is 159% higher.
  • Filo contains 97 times more sodium than macadamia. While filo contains 483mg of sodium, macadamia contains only 5mg.
  • Macadamia has a lower glycemic index (10) than filo (38).

Phyllo dough and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw are the varieties 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
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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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +547.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +672.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +397.3%
Contains more IronIron +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +648.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +767.9%

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
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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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +816.7%
~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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +280.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2297.1%
Contains more OtherOther +49.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1162.8%

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% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1769.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Macadamia DV% diff.
Manganese 0.476mg 4.131mg 159%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 58.877g 139%
Fats 6g 75.77g 107%
Copper 0.101mg 0.756mg 73%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 1.195mg 55%
Saturated fat 1.47g 12.061g 48%
Selenium 23.3µg 3.6µg 36%
Fiber 1.9g 8.6g 27%
Magnesium 15mg 130mg 27%
Sodium 483mg 5mg 21%
Calories 299kcal 718kcal 21%
Folate 88µg 11µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.275mg 19%
Phosphorus 75mg 188mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.162mg 14%
Carbs 52.6g 13.82g 13%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 2.473mg 10%
Potassium 74mg 368mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.758mg 9%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 11mg 85mg 7%
Iron 3.21mg 3.69mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 1.502g 4%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.54mg 3%
Protein 7.1g 7.91g 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 0.18g 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.591g)
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)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.