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Shortbread vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shortbread and Filo

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Filo is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Shortbread covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 33% more than Filo.
  • Filo has 120 times less Sugar than Shortbread. Shortbread has 21.65g of Sugar, while Filo has 0.18g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +21.1%
Contains more Selenium +275.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.21
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 121% 11% 33% 7% 63% 14% 34% 63% 128%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +21.1%
Contains more Selenium +275.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.21
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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.
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Filo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.341
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.302
Equal in Folate - 88
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 136% 79% 77% 19% 7% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.341
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.302
Equal in Folate - 88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +337%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Water +805.6%
Contains more Other +65%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
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 Fats +337%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Water +805.6%
Contains more Other +65%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +802.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +802.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Filo Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 50.7g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 7.1g Filo
Fats 26.22g 6g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 52.6g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 299kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0.18g Filo
Fiber 1.3g 1.9g Filo
Calcium 13mg 11mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 3.21mg Filo
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Filo
Phosphorus 66mg 75mg Filo
Potassium 88mg 74mg Shortbread
Sodium 353mg 483mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.49mg
Copper 0.09mg 0.101mg Filo
Manganese 0.393mg 0.476mg Filo
Selenium 6.2µg 23.3µg Filo
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.08mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.341mg Filo
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.073mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.302mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.03mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 88µg Filo
Vitamin K 11µg 2.5µg Shortbread
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
Trans Fat 0.714g Filo
Saturated Fat 8.105g 1.47g Filo
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 3.149g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.923g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Filo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Shortbread
32%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Filo
Filo is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.