Pita vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pita and filo
- Pita has more calcium and copper, while filo has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Filo's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 23% higher.
- Filo contains 8 times less calcium than pita. Pita contains 86mg of calcium, while filo contains 11mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pita is lower.
- Filo has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of filo is 38, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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 | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +681.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +251.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +400% |
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Carbs
~52.6g
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Water
~32.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2899% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 23.3µg | 42% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.541mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 3.21mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.341mg | 19% |
| Folate | 24µg | 88µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 4.073mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 11mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 3.149g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.101mg | 7% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 6g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 1.47g | 6% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 7.1g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 75mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.923g | 3% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 483mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.302mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 275kcal | 299kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 52.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 50.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.18g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.304g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Filo is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)