Filo vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between filo and potatoes
- Filo has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese; however, potatoes are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Filo covers your daily selenium needs 42% more than potatoes.
- Potatoes have 81 times less sodium than filo. Filo has 483mg of sodium, while potatoes have 6mg.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of filo is 38.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Phyllo dough and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.
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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 | +296.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +138% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5725% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +474.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +567.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +965.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +283.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +486.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +893.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +246.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6566.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +200.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +143.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +157350% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2097.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 23.3µg | 0.4µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.081mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.21mg | 0.81mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.341mg | 0.032mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 6mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.298mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.073mg | 1.061mg | 19% |
| Folate | 88µg | 15µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 52.6g | 17.49g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.476mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Calories | 299kcal | 77kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 2.05g | 10% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 425mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6g | 0.09g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.149g | 0.002g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.47g | 0.025g | 7% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.923g | 0.042g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 75mg | 57mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 50.7g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.18g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.302mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.194mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.49mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.158mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.126mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.445g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 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.