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Filo vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between filo and pretzel

  • Filo is higher in selenium and vitamin B1, yet pretzel is higher in manganese, folate, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, copper, and fiber.
  • Filo covers your daily selenium needs 34% more than pretzel.
  • The amount of sodium in filo is lower.
  • The glycemic index of filo is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Phyllo dough and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +429.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.4%
Contains more IronIron +42.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.2%

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +327.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.332mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.322mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +104.8%
Contains more WaterWater +941.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.8%
Contains more OtherOther +106.5%

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +333.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Pretzel DV% diff.
Selenium 23.3µg 4.4µg 34%
Sodium 483mg 1240mg 33%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Manganese 0.476mg 1.015mg 23%
Folate 88µg 166µg 20%
Iron 3.21mg 4.58mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.424mg 10%
Carbs 52.6g 80.39g 9%
Phosphorus 75mg 128mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 5.27mg 7%
Protein 7.1g 10.04g 6%
Fiber 1.9g 3.4g 6%
Copper 0.101mg 0.156mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 0.727g 6%
Saturated fat 1.47g 0.391g 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.04mg 5%
Fats 6g 2.93g 5%
Choline 6.9mg 29.5mg 4%
Calories 299kcal 384kcal 4%
Potassium 74mg 223mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.47mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.074mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 29mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 1.291g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.332mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 0.18g 2.21g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.322mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Filo Pretzel
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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.079g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 757mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.