Filo vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between filo and shortbread
- Filo has more selenium and vitamin B1; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin E, vitamin K, and monounsaturated fat.
- Shortbread covers your daily saturated fat needs 33% more than filo.
- Shortbread has 4 times less selenium than filo. Filo has 23.3µg of selenium, while shortbread has 6.2µg.
- Shortbread contains less sodium.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of filo is 38.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Phyllo dough and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.9% |
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 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +340% |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +805.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +337% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.3% |
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +802.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.923g | 8.326g | 49% |
| Fats | 6g | 26.22g | 31% |
| Selenium | 23.3µg | 6.2µg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 1.47g | 8.105g | 30% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.353mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 2.44mg | 16% |
| Calories | 299kcal | 514kcal | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.149g | 6.708g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 11µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 353mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.073mg | 3.275mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 52.6g | 63.78g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.476mg | 0.393mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 5.37g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3.21mg | 2.98mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.341mg | 0.314mg | 2% |
| Folate | 88µg | 81µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 75mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 50.7g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.18g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.302mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Filo is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.