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Filo vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between filo and pop tarts

  • Filo is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B5, yet pop tarts are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, zinc, copper, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pop tarts is 32% higher.
  • Filo contains less sugar.
  • Filo has a lower glycemic index than pop tarts.

Food types used in this article are Phyllo dough and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry.

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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% 7.2% 8.4% 131% 50% 35% 38% 52% 0% 0%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Iron ~3.5mg

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% 96% 0% 0% 73% 76% 71% 0% 88% 0% 0% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.33mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.8mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~80µg

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
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.3%
Contains more WaterWater +160.8%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%
Contains more FatsFats +121.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.1%

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
15% 49% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +421.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Pop tarts DV% diff.
Selenium 23.3µg 42%
Vitamin A 0µg 289µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.38mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 4.81g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.29mg 21%
Manganese 0.476mg 21%
Fats 6g 13.3g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 6.5g 8%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.27mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0mg 6%
Calories 299kcal 412kcal 6%
Copper 0.101mg 0.15mg 5%
Carbs 52.6g 68.41g 5%
Protein 7.1g 4.6g 5%
Sodium 483mg 398mg 4%
Iron 3.21mg 3.5mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.47g 2.02g 3%
Fiber 1.9g 1.1g 3%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 3.8mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Folate 88µg 80µg 2%
Phosphorus 75mg 88mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.33mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 24mg 1%
Potassium 74mg 95mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 67.31g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.18g 30.9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Pop tarts
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
36%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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

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.