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Filo vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between filo and taro?

  • Filo is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate, while taro is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin E, and potassium.
  • Filo's daily need coverage for selenium is 41% higher.
  • Taro has 44 times less sodium than filo. Filo has 483mg of sodium, while taro has 11mg.
  • Taro has a higher glycemic index (54) than filo (38).

We used Phyllo dough and Taro, raw types in this comparison.

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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
4
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%
Taro
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +483.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +113%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3228.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +698.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%

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
5
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%
Taro
5
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 15% 1.3% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +469.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1264%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +578.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2875%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +843.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +150.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.303mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
4
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
Taro
1
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +373.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.8%
Contains more OtherOther +41.7%
Contains more WaterWater +116.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
2
27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
Taro
1
29% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19581.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1012%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Taro DV% diff.
Selenium 23.3µg 0.7µg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.095mg 37%
Iron 3.21mg 0.55mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.025mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 0.6mg 22%
Sodium 483mg 11mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.283mg 19%
Folate 88µg 22µg 17%
Potassium 74mg 591mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.38mg 15%
Protein 7.1g 1.5g 11%
Calories 299kcal 112kcal 9%
Fats 6g 0.2g 9%
Carbs 52.6g 26.46g 9%
Fiber 1.9g 4.1g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 0.016g 8%
Copper 0.101mg 0.172mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.47g 0.041g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 0.083g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg 5%
Manganese 0.476mg 0.383mg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 33mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 43mg 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.23mg 2%
Choline 6.9mg 17.3mg 2%
Phosphorus 75mg 84mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1µg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 22.36g N/A
Sugar 0.18g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.303mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.069mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0.111mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.082mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Taro
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
17%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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 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.
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.