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Gingerbread vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gingerbread and Filo

  • Gingerbread is richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet Filo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Filo is 29% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Phyllo dough.

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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 +545.5%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +493.2%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Copper +93.1%
Contains more Manganese +43.5%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 121% 11% 33% 7% 63% 14% 34% 63% 128%
Contains more Calcium +545.5%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +493.2%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Copper +93.1%
Contains more Manganese +43.5%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%

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.
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Filo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +173.3%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Contains more Protein +82.1%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Equal in Carbs - 52.6
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 +173.3%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Contains more Protein +82.1%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Equal in Carbs - 52.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Filo Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 50.7g Filo
Protein 3.9g 7.1g Filo
Fats 16.4g 6g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 52.6g Filo
Calories 356kcal 299kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 0.18g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.9g Filo
Calcium 71mg 11mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 3.21mg Filo
Magnesium 70mg 15mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 75mg Filo
Potassium 439mg 74mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 483mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.49mg Filo
Copper 0.195mg 0.101mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.476mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 23.3µg Filo
Vitamin A 48IU 0IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.08mg Filo
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.341mg Filo
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.073mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.302mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.03mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 88µg Filo
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 2.5µg Filo
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.088mg Filo
Threonine 0.124mg 0.194mg Filo
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.246mg Filo
Leucine 0.279mg 0.49mg Filo
Lysine 0.131mg 0.158mg Filo
Methionine 0.08mg 0.126mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.359mg Filo
Valine 0.173mg 0.286mg Filo
Histidine 0.087mg 0.159mg Filo
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Filo
Saturated Fat 4.122g 1.47g Filo
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 3.149g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.923g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread 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
18%
Gingerbread
32%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.