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Meatball vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between meatball and filo

  • Meatball has more copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B1, choline, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin E; however, filo is richer in selenium and iron.
  • Meatball covers your daily copper needs 67% more than filo.
  • Filo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of filo is 38, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless 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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +599%
Contains more ZincZinc +267.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.7%
Contains more IronIron +48.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2812.5%

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% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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 +2062.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1181.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 ProteinProtein +195.8%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more WaterWater +77.9%
Contains more OtherOther +135.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +557.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 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 +405.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.9%
~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.
Meatball Filo
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Filo DV% diff.
Copper 0.706mg 0.101mg 67%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Selenium 0.8µg 23.3µg 41%
Phosphorus 344mg 75mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.541mg 33%
Protein 21g 7.1g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.923g 25%
Manganese 0.476mg 21%
Choline 88.4mg 6.9mg 15%
Carbs 8g 52.6g 15%
Iron 2.16mg 3.21mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.03mg 13%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.49mg 12%
Fiber 4.6g 1.9g 11%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.08mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.073mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.341mg 10%
Calories 197kcal 299kcal 5%
Fats 9g 6g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.302mg 4%
Sodium 550mg 483mg 3%
Folate 78µg 88µg 3%
Potassium 180mg 74mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 3.149g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 15mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 50.7g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 0.18g N/A
Saturated fat 1.425g 1.47g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Filo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.