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French bread vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French bread and Filo different?

  • French bread is richer in Folate, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Zinc, while Filo is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • French bread covers your daily need of Folate 13% more than Filo.
  • French bread contains 2 times more Zinc than Filo. French bread contains 1.05mg of Zinc, while Filo contains 0.49mg.
  • Filo is lower in Sodium.

Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Phyllo dough 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +106.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.2%
Contains more IronIron +20.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.9%

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.
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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.341mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +36.5%
Contains more FatsFats +180.4%
Contains more WaterWater +58.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +715.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French bread Filo
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Filo Opinion
Calories 319kcal 299kcal French bread
Protein 13g 7.1g French bread
Fats 2.14g 6g Filo
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg French bread
Net carbs 58.83g 50.7g French bread
Carbs 61.93g 52.6g French bread
Magnesium 31mg 15mg French bread
Calcium 47mg 11mg French bread
Potassium 140mg 74mg French bread
Iron 3.87mg 3.21mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g 0.18g Filo
Fiber 3.1g 1.9g French bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.101mg French bread
Zinc 1.05mg 0.49mg French bread
Phosphorus 126mg 75mg French bread
Sodium 720mg 483mg Filo
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.08mg French bread
Manganese 0.573mg 0.476mg French bread
Selenium 29.7µg 23.3µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.341mg French bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 4.073mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.302mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.03mg French bread
Vitamin K 0.5µg 2.5µg Filo
Folate 140µg 88µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg 6.9mg French bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 1.47g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 3.149g Filo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 0.923g Filo
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.088mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg 0.194mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.246mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.49mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.158mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg 0.126mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.359mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.286mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.159mg French bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French bread Filo
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
36%
French bread
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.968g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/nutrients
  2. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/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.