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Filo vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are filo and omelette different?

  • Filo is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and manganese, while omelette is higher in choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Omelette covers your daily need for cholesterol, 104% more than filo.
  • Filo contains 64 times more vitamin B3 than omelette. Filo contains 4.073mg of vitamin B3, while omelette contains 0.064mg.
  • Omelette is lower in sodium.
  • Filo has a higher glycemic index (38) than omelette (0).

Phyllo dough and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet types were 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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more IronIron +116.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1883.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.7%

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
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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 0% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1491.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6264.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1512.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +326.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +3488.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8118.8%
Contains more OtherOther +70%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.9%
Contains more FatsFats +94.3%
Contains more WaterWater +133.5%

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% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +193.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg 104%
Choline 6.9mg 247.6mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.034mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 0.064mg 25%
Iron 3.21mg 1.48mg 22%
Manganese 0.476mg 0.024mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 1.289mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 172µg 19%
Carbs 52.6g 0.64g 17%
Sodium 483mg 155mg 14%
Phosphorus 75mg 167mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 2.712g 12%
Folate 88µg 39µg 12%
Fats 6g 11.66g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.143mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Saturated fat 1.47g 3.319g 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.29mg 8%
Protein 7.1g 10.57g 7%
Calories 299kcal 154kcal 7%
Selenium 23.3µg 25.8µg 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.09mg 5%
Copper 0.101mg 0.063mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 48mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 4.843g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.386mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 4.5µg 2%
Potassium 74mg 117mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 0.18g 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.849g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.