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Filo vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between filo and tortillas

  • Filo has less phosphorus, fiber, selenium, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and zinc than tortillas.
  • Tortillas cover your daily need for phosphorus, 39% more than filo.
  • Filo has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of tortillas is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Phyllo dough and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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
2
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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains more IronIron +22.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +291.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +361.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.8%
~equal in Sodium ~512mg

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
2
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% 0% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +940%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +80%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +189.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
2
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% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.5%
Contains more FatsFats +62.7%
Contains more OtherOther +161.2%
~equal in Water ~30.15g

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.062g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.992g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Tortilla DV% diff.
Phosphorus 75mg 346mg 39%
Fiber 1.9g 9.8g 32%
Selenium 23.3µg 37µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.823mg 24%
Calcium 11mg 244mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.312mg 22%
Manganese 0.476mg 21%
Copper 0.101mg 0.266mg 18%
Magnesium 15mg 85mg 17%
Saturated fat 1.47g 4.878g 15%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.92mg 13%
Folate 88µg 138µg 13%
Iron 3.21mg 2.63mg 7%
Potassium 74mg 262mg 6%
Fats 6g 9.76g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.9mg 5%
Protein 7.1g 9.76g 5%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 4.858mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.289mg 4%
Choline 6.9mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 4.5µg 2%
Carbs 52.6g 45.89g 2%
Calories 299kcal 310kcal 1%
Sodium 483mg 512mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 36.09g N/A
Sugar 0.18g 2.44g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 3.062g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 0.992g 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.312mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.353mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.163mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.488mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.444mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Filo Tortilla
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
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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 ($)

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.