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Filo vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between filo and provolone

  • Filo has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and manganese; however, provolone is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Provolone covers your daily need for saturated fat, 78% more than filo.
  • Filo has 48 times more manganese than provolone. While filo has 0.476mg of manganese, provolone has only 0.01mg.
  • Filo has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of filo is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Phyllo dough and Cheese, provolone.

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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
5
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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more IronIron +517.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +288.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4660%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6772.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +559.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +561.3%

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.
Filo
4
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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2747.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2510.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.321mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
1
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2357.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +260.3%
Contains more FatsFats +343.7%
Contains more WaterWater +25.6%
Contains more OtherOther +177.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
2
27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +134.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Provolone DV% diff.
Calcium 11mg 756mg 75%
Saturated fat 1.47g 17.078g 71%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Phosphorus 75mg 496mg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.019mg 44%
Protein 7.1g 25.58g 37%
Iron 3.21mg 0.52mg 34%
Fats 6g 26.62g 32%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Zinc 0.49mg 3.23mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 0.156mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Manganese 0.476mg 0.01mg 20%
Folate 88µg 10µg 20%
Sodium 483mg 876mg 17%
Carbs 52.6g 2.14g 17%
Selenium 23.3µg 14.5µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 7.393g 11%
Copper 0.101mg 0.026mg 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.476mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.073mg 3%
Calories 299kcal 351kcal 3%
Magnesium 15mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.321mg 2%
Potassium 74mg 138mg 2%
Choline 6.9mg 15.4mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 0.769g 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0.18g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.608g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.