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Pop tarts vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pop tarts and filo

  • Pop tarts are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin A, zinc, copper, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, yet filo is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for pop tarts is 27% higher.
  • Filo contains less sugar.
  • Filo has a lower glycemic index than pop tarts.

Food types used in this article are Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry 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 11% 7.2% 8.4% 131% 50% 35% 38% 52% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Iron ~3.21mg

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% 96% 0% 0% 73% 76% 71% 0% 88% 0% 0% 60% 0%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
~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
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 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 +121.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.3%
Contains more WaterWater +160.8%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 49% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +421.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pop tarts Filo
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pop tarts Filo DV% diff.
Selenium 23.3µg 42%
Vitamin A 289µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.03mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 0.923g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.541mg 21%
Manganese 0.476mg 21%
Fats 13.3g 6g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.5g 3.149g 8%
Zinc 1.27mg 0.49mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.302mg 6%
Calories 412kcal 299kcal 6%
Copper 0.15mg 0.101mg 5%
Carbs 68.41g 52.6g 5%
Protein 4.6g 7.1g 5%
Sodium 398mg 483mg 4%
Iron 3.5mg 3.21mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.02g 1.47g 3%
Fiber 1.1g 1.9g 3%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.073mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Folate 80µg 88µg 2%
Phosphorus 88mg 75mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.341mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 11mg 1%
Potassium 95mg 74mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Net carbs 67.31g 50.7g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 30.9g 0.18g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Pop tarts 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
36%
Pop tarts
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Pop tarts
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Filo
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 ($)

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. 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.