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French fries vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between French fries and Filo?

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin E , while Filo is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Filo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% higher.
  • Filo has 21 times less Vitamin E than French fries. French fries have 1.67mg of Vitamin E , while Filo has 0.08mg.
  • French fries are lower in Sodium.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Phyllo dough 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.
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +682.4%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Iron +296.3%
Contains more Manganese +92.7%
Contains more Selenium +2488.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 121% 11% 33% 7% 63% 14% 34% 63% 128%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +682.4%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Iron +296.3%
Contains more Manganese +92.7%
Contains more Selenium +2488.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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.
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Filo
Contains more Vitamin E +1987.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1140%
Contains more Vitamin K +348%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +774.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +193.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 136% 79% 77% 19% 7% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1987.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1140%
Contains more Vitamin K +348%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +774.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +193.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +145.5%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Protein +107%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Equal in Other - 1.7
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
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 Fats +145.5%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Protein +107%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries Filo
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Filo Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 50.7g Filo
Protein 3.43g 7.1g Filo
Fats 14.73g 6g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 52.6g Filo
Calories 312kcal 299kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g 0.18g Filo
Fiber 3.8g 1.9g French fries
Calcium 18mg 11mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 3.21mg Filo
Magnesium 35mg 15mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 75mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 74mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 483mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.49mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.101mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.476mg Filo
Selenium 0.9µg 23.3µg Filo
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.08mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.341mg Filo
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 4.073mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.302mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.03mg French fries
Folate 30µg 88µg Filo
Vitamin K 11.2µg 2.5µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.088mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg Filo
Isoleucine 0.246mg Filo
Leucine 0.49mg Filo
Lysine 0.158mg Filo
Methionine 0.126mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.359mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg Filo
Histidine 0.159mg Filo
Trans Fat 0.06g Filo
Saturated Fat 2.336g 1.47g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 3.149g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.923g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries Filo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
French fries
32%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.