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Tortilla vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tortilla and Filo

  • Filo has less Phosphorus, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla covers your daily need of Phosphorus 39% more than Filo.
  • Tortilla has 22 times more Calcium than Filo. While Tortilla has 244mg of Calcium, Filo has only 11mg.
  • Filo has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat 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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +291.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +361.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.8%
Contains more IronIron +22.1%
~equal in Sodium ~483mg

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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
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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 E Vitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +940%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +80%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 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 ProteinProtein +37.5%
Contains more FatsFats +62.7%
Contains more OtherOther +161.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.6%
~equal in Water ~32.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.149g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.923g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Filo Opinion
Calories 310kcal 299kcal Tortilla
Protein 9.76g 7.1g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 6g Tortilla
Net carbs 36.09g 50.7g Filo
Carbs 45.89g 52.6g Filo
Magnesium 85mg 15mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 11mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 74mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 3.21mg Filo
Sugar 2.44g 0.18g Filo
Fiber 9.8g 1.9g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.101mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 0.49mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 346mg 75mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 483mg Filo
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.08mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.476mg Filo
Selenium 37µg 23.3µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.541mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.341mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 4.073mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.302mg Filo
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.03mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 4.5µg 2.5µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 88µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg 6.9mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 1.47g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 3.149g Filo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 0.923g Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.088mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg 0.194mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.246mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg 0.49mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg 0.158mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg 0.126mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.359mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg 0.286mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg 0.159mg Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla 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
45%
Tortilla
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.