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French rolls vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between French rolls and Filo?

  • French rolls are higher in Selenium, Calcium, Folate, and Fiber, however, Filo is richer in Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Filo contains 8 times less Calcium than French rolls. French rolls contain 91mg of Calcium, while Filo contains 11mg.

We used Rolls, french and Phyllo dough types 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 14% 27% 10% 102% 45% 25% 36% 75% 73% 152%
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 +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +727.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.7%
Contains more IronIron +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.9%

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% 0% 6% 0% 131% 69% 82% 27% 9% 0% 4.5% 85% 8.1%
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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 EVitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.541mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.073mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 g
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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 +21.1%
Contains more OtherOther +23.5%
Contains more FatsFats +39.5%
~equal in Carbs ~52.6g
~equal in Water ~32.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.834 g
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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 -34.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French rolls Filo Opinion
Calories 277kcal 299kcal Filo
Protein 8.6g 7.1g French rolls
Fats 4.3g 6g Filo
Net carbs 47g 50.7g Filo
Carbs 50.2g 52.6g Filo
Magnesium 20mg 15mg French rolls
Calcium 91mg 11mg French rolls
Potassium 114mg 74mg French rolls
Iron 2.71mg 3.21mg Filo
Sugar 0.31g 0.18g Filo
Fiber 3.2g 1.9g French rolls
Copper 0.135mg 0.101mg French rolls
Zinc 0.9mg 0.49mg French rolls
Phosphorus 84mg 75mg French rolls
Sodium 574mg 483mg Filo
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.08mg French rolls
Manganese 0.559mg 0.476mg French rolls
Selenium 27.9µg 23.3µg French rolls
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.341mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 4.073mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.302mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.03mg French rolls
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.5µg Filo
Folate 113µg 88µg French rolls
Choline 14.8mg 6.9mg French rolls
Saturated Fat 0.962g 1.47g French rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 1.961g 3.149g Filo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 0.923g Filo
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.088mg French rolls
Threonine 0.255mg 0.194mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.246mg French rolls
Leucine 0.608mg 0.49mg French rolls
Lysine 0.231mg 0.158mg French rolls
Methionine 153mg 0.126mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.359mg French rolls
Valine 0.38mg 0.286mg French rolls
Histidine 0.188mg 0.159mg French rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French rolls 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
32%
French rolls
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French rolls
French rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.508g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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 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 rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.