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Filo vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Filo and Pastry

  • Filo is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B5, yet Pastry is higher in Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pastry covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 41% more than Filo.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pastry is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Phyllo dough and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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
4
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6
Pastry
Contains more Iron +25.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.4%
Contains more Copper +12.9%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Equal in Manganese - 0.488
Equal in Selenium - 24.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 121% 11% 33% 7% 63% 14% 34% 63% 128%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Iron +25.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.4%
Contains more Copper +12.9%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Equal in Manganese - 0.488
Equal in Selenium - 24.2

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
6
:
4
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +544%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.168
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 136% 79% 77% 19% 7% 66% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +544%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.168

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
3
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2
Pastry
Contains more Carbs +16.6%
Contains more Water +283.5%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Fats +535%
Equal in Protein - 7.3
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +16.6%
Contains more Water +283.5%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Fats +535%
Equal in Protein - 7.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
1
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2
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +585.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.2%
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +585.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 50.7g 43.6g Filo
Protein 7.1g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 6g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 52.6g 45.1g Filo
Calories 299kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.18g 0.74g Filo
Fiber 1.9g 1.5g Filo
Calcium 11mg 10mg Filo
Iron 3.21mg 2.56mg Filo
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 75mg 60mg Filo
Potassium 74mg 61mg Filo
Sodium 483mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.49mg 0.53mg Pastry
Copper 0.101mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.476mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 23.3µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.398mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.283mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0mg Filo
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.021mg Filo
Folate 88µg 78µg Filo
Vitamin K 2.5µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.085mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.49mg 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.158mg 0.142mg Filo
Methionine 0.126mg 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.286mg 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.159mg 0.156mg Filo
Saturated Fat 1.47g 9.643g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Filo Pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
Filo
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.