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Filo vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Filo and Shortcake

  • Filo is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, yet Shortcake is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Shortcake is 19% higher.
  • Filo contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Shortcake. Filo contains 0.541mg of Vitamin B1, while Shortcake contains 0.311mg.
  • Filo contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Phyllo dough and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

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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
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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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Contains more IronIron +26.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1763.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.48mg
~equal in Sodium ~506mg

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
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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 0.67% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.03mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
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7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.4%
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more FatsFats +136.7%
Contains more OtherOther +64.7%
~equal in Carbs ~48.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
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27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +92%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Shortcake Opinion
Calories 299kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Protein 7.1g 6.1g Filo
Fats 6g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Net carbs 50.7g 48.5g Filo
Carbs 52.6g 48.5g Filo
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Filo
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Shortcake
Calcium 11mg 205mg Shortcake
Potassium 74mg 106mg Shortcake
Iron 3.21mg 2.54mg Filo
Sugar 0.18g Shortcake
Fiber 1.9g Filo
Copper 0.101mg 0.076mg Filo
Zinc 0.49mg 0.48mg Filo
Phosphorus 75mg 143mg Shortcake
Sodium 483mg 506mg Filo
Vitamin A 0IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.08mg Filo
Manganese 0.476mg 0.33mg Filo
Selenium 23.3µg 17µg Filo
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.311mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.272mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 2.573mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.248mg Filo
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 2.5µg Filo
Folate 88µg 53µg Filo
Choline 6.9mg Filo
Saturated Fat 1.47g 3.772g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 3.632g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.076mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg 0.184mg Filo
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.238mg Filo
Leucine 0.49mg 0.449mg Filo
Lysine 0.158mg 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.126mg 0.115mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.302mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg 0.273mg Filo
Histidine 0.159mg 0.14mg Filo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Shortcake
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
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.302g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Filo
Filo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.