Filo vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are filo and potato chips different?
- Filo is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, and iron; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato chips is 60% higher.
- Filo contains 60 times more sodium than potato chips. While filo contains 483mg of sodium, potato chips contain only 8mg.
- Filo has a lower glycemic index (38) than potato chips (56).
Phyllo dough and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted are the varieties 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.
Contains more IronIron | +96.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +187.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +346.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1623% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +203% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +122.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +224% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +95.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11287.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2100% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +784% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +443.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.923g | 12.17g | 75% |
Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 9.11mg | 60% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.66mg | 48% |
Fats | 6g | 34.6g | 44% |
Saturated fat | 1.47g | 10.96g | 43% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
Potassium | 74mg | 1275mg | 35% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.167mg | 31% |
Selenium | 23.3µg | 8.1µg | 28% |
Copper | 0.101mg | 0.306mg | 23% |
Histidine | 0.159mg | 153mg | 22% |
Sodium | 483mg | 8mg | 21% |
Iron | 3.21mg | 1.63mg | 20% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.149g | 9.84g | 17% |
Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 22.1µg | 16% |
Phosphorus | 75mg | 165mg | 13% |
Fiber | 1.9g | 4.8g | 12% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 67mg | 12% |
Calories | 299kcal | 536kcal | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.341mg | 0.197mg | 11% |
Folate | 88µg | 45µg | 11% |
Choline | 6.9mg | 37.5mg | 6% |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.073mg | 3.827mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.302mg | 0.402mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.476mg | 0.44mg | 2% |
Calcium | 11mg | 24mg | 1% |
Protein | 7.1g | 7g | 0% |
Net carbs | 50.7g | 48.1g | N/A |
Carbs | 52.6g | 52.9g | 0% |
Sugar | 0.18g | 0.22g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.194mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.49mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.158mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.126mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.286mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
6 g
Carbs:
52.6 g
Water:
32.6 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater | +1615.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +476.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +111.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~7g
~equal in
Carbs
~52.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.923 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +212.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1218.5% |