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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 A, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Copper, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Filo is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Pop tarts is 32% higher.
  • Pop tarts contain 172 times more Sugar than Filo. Pop tarts contain 30.9g of Sugar, while Filo contains 0.18g.

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% 58% 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
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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 Opinion
Calories 412kcal 299kcal Pop tarts
Protein 4.6g 7.1g Filo
Fats 13.3g 6g Pop tarts
Net carbs 67.31g 50.7g Pop tarts
Carbs 68.41g 52.6g Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Pop tarts
Calcium 24mg 11mg Pop tarts
Potassium 95mg 74mg Pop tarts
Iron 3.5mg 3.21mg Pop tarts
Sugar 30.9g 0.18g Filo
Fiber 1.1g 1.9g Filo
Copper 0.15mg 0.101mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.27mg 0.49mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 88mg 75mg Pop tarts
Sodium 398mg 483mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 962IU 0IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 289µg 0µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.08mg Filo
Manganese 0.476mg Filo
Selenium 23.3µg Filo
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.341mg Filo
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.073mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.302mg Filo
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.03mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 2.5µg Filo
Folate 80µg 88µg Filo
Choline 6.9mg Filo
Saturated Fat 2.02g 1.47g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g 3.149g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.81g 0.923g Pop tarts
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

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
33%
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.