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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.

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% 0.12% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
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 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Filo Opinion
Calories 430kcal 299kcal Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 7.1g Filo
Fats 10.6g 6g Graham cracker
Net carbs 74.26g 50.7g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 52.6g Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 15mg Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 11mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 74mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 3.21mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 0.18g Filo
Fiber 3.4g 1.9g Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.101mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 0.49mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 75mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 483mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.08mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.476mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 23.3µg Filo
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.341mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 4.073mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.302mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.03mg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 2.5µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 88µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Filo
Choline 5.9mg 6.9mg Filo
Saturated Fat 1.633g 1.47g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 3.149g Filo
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.923g Graham cracker
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
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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 richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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.