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Filo vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Filo and Taco shells different?

  • Filo is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Filo covers your daily need of Selenium 34% more than Taco shells.
  • Filo contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. Filo contains 0.341mg of Vitamin B2, while Taco shells contain 0.08mg.
  • Filo is lower in Saturated Fat.

Phyllo dough and Taco shells, baked types were used in this article.

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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 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains more IronIron +95.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +385.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +453.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +809.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +210.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.6%

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% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +326.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +576.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +244%
Contains more CholineCholine +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more WaterWater +409.4%
Contains more FatsFats +263.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%
~equal in Protein ~6.41g

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
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +120.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +495.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Taco shells Opinion
Calories 299kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 7.1g 6.41g Filo
Fats 6g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 50.7g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 52.6g 63.49g Taco shells
Magnesium 15mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 11mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 74mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 3.21mg 1.64mg Filo
Sugar 0.18g 1.5g Filo
Fiber 1.9g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.101mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.49mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 75mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 483mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.476mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 23.3µg 4.8µg Filo
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.216mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.08mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 1.867mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.302mg Filo
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin K 2.5µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 88µg 69µg Filo
Trans Fat 0.172g Filo
Choline 6.9mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 1.47g 7.105g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.04mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.22mg Filo
Leucine 0.49mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.158mg 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.126mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.29mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.159mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Filo Taco shells
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%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.

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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.