Wafer vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wafer and filo
- Wafer is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus, yet filo is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Wafer covers your daily copper needs 40% more than filo.
- Wafer contains 4 times more magnesium than filo. While wafer contains 53mg of magnesium, filo contains only 15mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in filo is lower.
- The glycemic index of filo is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 | +253.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +181.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +183.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +358.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +308.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +107.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +624.4% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +349.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.101mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 23.3µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.541mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 0.923g | 22% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 6g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 1.47g | 13% |
| Folate | 47µg | 88µg | 10% |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 3.21mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.476mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 4.073mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 75mg | 8% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 299kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 52.6g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.341mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.9g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.49mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 483mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 3.149g | 4% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 74mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.302mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 6.9mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 7.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 50.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 0.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.771g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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.