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Filo vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Filo and Tortilla

  • Filo has less Phosphorus, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla covers your daily need of Phosphorus 39% more than Filo.
  • Filo has less Saturated Fat.

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
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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 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% 0.3% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
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 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
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 Opinion
Calories 299kcal 310kcal Tortilla
Protein 7.1g 9.76g Tortilla
Fats 6g 9.76g Tortilla
Net carbs 50.7g 36.09g Filo
Carbs 52.6g 45.89g Filo
Magnesium 15mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 11mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 74mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 3.21mg 2.63mg Filo
Sugar 0.18g 2.44g Filo
Fiber 1.9g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.101mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.49mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 75mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 483mg 512mg Filo
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.476mg Filo
Selenium 23.3µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.289mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.302mg Filo
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 2.5µg 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 88µg 138µg Tortilla
Choline 6.9mg 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 1.47g 4.878g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 3.062g Filo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 0.992g Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.194mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.49mg 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.158mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.126mg 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.286mg 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.159mg 0.255mg Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.