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Filo vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Filo and Pie crust

  • Filo has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, however, Pie crust is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pie crust covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 33% more than Filo.
  • Pie crust has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Filo. Filo has 0.341mg of Vitamin B2, while Pie crust has 0.213mg.
  • Filo contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Phyllo dough and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.

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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 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.6%
Contains more IronIron +44.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +454.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.9µg

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% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more WaterWater +328.9%
Contains more FatsFats +423.3%
Contains more OtherOther +17.6%
~equal in Protein ~6.9g
~equal in Carbs ~52.1g

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
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +468%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +329.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Pie crust Opinion
Calories 299kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Protein 7.1g 6.9g Filo
Fats 6g 31.4g Pie crust
Net carbs 50.7g 52.1g Pie crust
Carbs 52.6g 52.1g Filo
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Calcium 11mg 61mg Pie crust
Potassium 74mg 64mg Filo
Iron 3.21mg 2.22mg Filo
Sugar 0.18g Pie crust
Fiber 1.9g Filo
Copper 0.101mg 0.075mg Filo
Zinc 0.49mg 0.4mg Filo
Phosphorus 75mg 86mg Pie crust
Sodium 483mg 753mg Filo
Vitamin E 0.08mg Filo
Manganese 0.476mg 0.315mg Filo
Selenium 23.3µg 22.9µg Filo
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.392mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.213mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 2.727mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.268mg Filo
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.064mg Pie crust
Vitamin K 2.5µg Filo
Folate 88µg 104µg Pie crust
Choline 6.9mg Filo
Saturated Fat 1.47g 7.974g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 3.968g Pie crust
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.08mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg 0.184mg Filo
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.49mg 0.476mg Filo
Lysine 0.158mg 0.133mg Filo
Methionine 0.126mg 0.121mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.339mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.159mg 0.146mg Filo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Filo Pie crust
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
24%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.504g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Filo
Filo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Filo
Filo is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.