Filo vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between filo and saffron
- Filo is higher in vitamin B1 and selenium, yet saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and copper.
- Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1214% more than filo.
- Filo contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than saffron. While filo contains 0.541mg of vitamin B1, saffron contains only 0.115mg.
- The glycemic index of filo is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Phyllo dough and Spices, saffron.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +316.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1660% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +909.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2229.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +245.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +224.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +236% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5868.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +370.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +179% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3266.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +173.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~5.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +634% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.586g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.476mg | 28.408mg | 1214% |
| Iron | 3.21mg | 11.1mg | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 1.01mg | 75% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 264mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 1724mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.115mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 23.3µg | 5.6µg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.328mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 75mg | 252mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.073mg | 1.46mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 148mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 111mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 11.43g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.923g | 2.067g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.149g | 0.429g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.341mg | 0.267mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.302mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 52.6g | 65.37g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.47g | 1.586g | 1% |
| Calories | 299kcal | 310kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 88µg | 93µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 6g | 5.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 50.7g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.18g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
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
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54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.