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Graham cracker vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between graham cracker and filo

  • Graham cracker has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin E, copper, iron, and calcium, while filo has more selenium and vitamin B1.
  • Filo's daily need coverage for selenium is 31% higher.
  • Filo contains 19 times less vitamin E than graham cracker. Graham cracker contains 1.51mg of vitamin E, while filo contains 0.08mg.
  • Filo has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of filo is 38, while the glycemic index of graham cracker is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
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 +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.7%
Contains more IronIron +17.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +269.8%
~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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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 EVitamin E +1787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +420%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +472%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.341mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.073mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~88µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 FatsFats +76.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.6%
Contains more WaterWater +861.7%
~equal in Protein ~7.1g
~equal in Other ~1.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +483.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.47g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Filo DV% diff.
Selenium 6.3µg 23.3µg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.923g 30%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.476mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.541mg 23%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Phosphorus 185mg 75mg 16%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.08mg 10%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 2.5µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.03mg 10%
Copper 0.17mg 0.101mg 8%
Carbs 77.66g 52.6g 8%
Calories 430kcal 299kcal 7%
Iron 3.78mg 3.21mg 7%
Calcium 77mg 11mg 7%
Fats 10.6g 6g 7%
Magnesium 40mg 15mg 6%
Fiber 3.4g 1.9g 6%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.49mg 4%
Potassium 170mg 74mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 3.149g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.302mg 2%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 4.073mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.341mg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Sodium 459mg 483mg 1%
Folate 91µg 88µg 1%
Saturated fat 1.633g 1.47g 1%
Protein 6.69g 7.1g 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 50.7g N/A
Sugar 24.85g 0.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Choline 5.9mg 6.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker 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%
Graham cracker
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.