Paratha vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between paratha and filo
- Paratha is richer in fiber, manganese, and vitamin E, yet filo is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for filo is 36% higher.
- Paratha contains 17 times more vitamin E than filo. Paratha contains 1.35mg of vitamin E, while filo contains 0.08mg.
- Filo contains less saturated fat.
- Filo has a lower glycemic index than paratha.
Food types used in this article are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +127.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +121.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +99.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1587.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +391.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +348.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +122.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +780% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +120% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16% |
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Water
~32.6g
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.541mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 1.9g | 31% |
| Selenium | 7.1µg | 23.3µg | 29% |
| Manganese | 1.054mg | 0.476mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 3.21mg | 20% |
| Folate | 10µg | 88µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.341mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.826g | 1.47g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.83mg | 4.073mg | 14% |
| Starch | 31.5g | 13% | |
| Fats | 13.2g | 6g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.484g | 0.923g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 75mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.101mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.465mg | 0.302mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 74mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.837g | 3.149g | 2% |
| Carbs | 45.35g | 52.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 326kcal | 299kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 7.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 452mg | 483mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.75g | 50.7g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 0.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.064g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.386g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.