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Waffle vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between waffle and filo

  • Waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, yet filo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, folate, and manganese.
  • Waffle covers your daily selenium needs 42% more than filo.
  • The glycemic index of filo is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2218.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.3%
Contains more IronIron +39%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.6%
~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.
Waffle
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.341mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +11.3%
Contains more FatsFats +135%
Contains more WaterWater +28.8%
Contains more OtherOther +82.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
2
22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 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 +11.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +635.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Filo DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 23.3µg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.923g 39%
Calcium 255mg 11mg 24%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.541mg 23%
Phosphorus 190mg 75mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.073mg 13%
Fats 14.1g 6g 12%
Folate 46µg 88µg 11%
Iron 2.31mg 3.21mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.476mg 9%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Carbs 32.9g 52.6g 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Saturated fat 2.866g 1.47g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.302mg 4%
Copper 0.062mg 0.101mg 4%
Potassium 159mg 74mg 3%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Protein 7.9g 7.1g 2%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 3.149g 1%
Sodium 511mg 483mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 15mg 1%
Calories 291kcal 299kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 50.7g N/A
Sugar 0.18g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.341mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.194mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.49mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.158mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.359mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.159mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
24%
Waffle
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.