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Filo vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Filo and Paratha

  • Filo is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B3, yet Paratha is richer in Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Filo is 36% higher.
  • Filo contains 9 times more Folate than Paratha. Filo contains 88µg of Folate, while Paratha contains 10µg.
  • Filo contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Phyllo dough and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen.

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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 26% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
Contains more IronIron +99.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.4%
~equal in Sodium ~452mg

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% 0.36% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +348.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~6.3mg

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
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more FatsFats +120%
~equal in Water ~33.5g
~equal in Other ~1.59g

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
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Paratha Opinion
Calories 299kcal 326kcal Paratha
Protein 7.1g 6.36g Filo
Fats 6g 13.2g Paratha
Net carbs 50.7g 35.75g Filo
Carbs 52.6g 45.35g Filo
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Filo
Magnesium 15mg 37mg Paratha
Calcium 11mg 25mg Paratha
Potassium 74mg 139mg Paratha
Iron 3.21mg 1.61mg Filo
Sugar 0.18g 4.15g Filo
Fiber 1.9g 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.101mg 0.146mg Paratha
Zinc 0.49mg 0.82mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 75mg 120mg Paratha
Sodium 483mg 452mg Paratha
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Paratha
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Paratha
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 0.476mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 23.3µg 7.1µg Filo
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.11mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.076mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 1.83mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.08mg Paratha
Vitamin K 2.5µg 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 88µg 10µg Filo
Trans Fat 0.034g Filo
Choline 6.9mg 6.3mg Filo
Saturated Fat 1.47g 5.826g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 3.837g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 2.484g Paratha
Tryptophan 0.088mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg Filo
Isoleucine 0.246mg Filo
Leucine 0.49mg Filo
Lysine 0.158mg Filo
Methionine 0.126mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.359mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg Filo
Histidine 0.159mg Filo
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Paratha
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
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 - 4.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/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.