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Gingersnaps vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gingersnaps and Filo

  • Gingersnaps have more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin E, however, Filo is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Gingersnaps covers your daily Manganese needs 47% more than Filo.
  • Filo has 12 times less Vitamin E than Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps have 0.97mg of Vitamin E, while Filo has 0.08mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, gingersnaps 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 23% 31% 240% 102% 15% 36% 65% 203% 28%
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 +226.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +367.6%
Contains more IronIron +99.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +202%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +226.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +356.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~75mg
~equal in Sodium ~483mg

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% 0.12% 19% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 0% 6.3% 65% 4.8%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg
~equal in Folate ~88µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 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 FatsFats +63.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.2%
Contains more OtherOther +41.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more WaterWater +515.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.372 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +70.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Filo Opinion
Calories 416kcal 299kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 7.1g Filo
Fats 9.8g 6g Gingersnaps
Net carbs 74.7g 50.7g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 52.6g Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 15mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 11mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 346mg 74mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 3.21mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g 0.18g Filo
Fiber 2.2g 1.9g Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.101mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 0.49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 75mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 483mg Filo
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.476mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 23.3µg Filo
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.341mg Filo
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 4.073mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.302mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.03mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.5µg
Folate 87µg 88µg Filo
Choline 8.8mg 6.9mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 1.47g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 3.149g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 0.923g Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.088mg Filo
Threonine 0.155mg 0.194mg Filo
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.246mg Filo
Leucine 0.38mg 0.49mg Filo
Lysine 0.195mg 0.158mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg 0.126mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.359mg Filo
Valine 0.248mg 0.286mg Filo
Histidine 0.114mg 0.159mg Filo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps 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
25%
Gingersnaps
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.981g)
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.