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Yolk vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yolk and Filo

  • Yolk has more Choline, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, however, Filo is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Yolk covers your daily need of Cholesterol 362% more than Filo.
  • Filo has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Yolk
6
:
4
Filo
Contains more Calcium +1072.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +420%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Zinc +369.4%
Contains more Selenium +140.3%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Copper +31.2%
Contains more Manganese +765.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 121% 11% 33% 7% 63% 14% 34% 63% 128%
Contains more Calcium +1072.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +420%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Zinc +369.4%
Contains more Selenium +140.3%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Copper +31.2%
Contains more Manganese +765.5%

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.
Yolk
8
:
3
Filo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3125%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +890.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more Folate +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16870.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +257.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
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 +3125%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +890.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more Folate +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16870.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +257.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
:
1
Filo
Contains more Protein +123.4%
Contains more Fats +342.3%
Contains more Water +60.5%
Contains more Carbs +1365.2%
Equal in Other - 1.7
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 Protein +123.4%
Contains more Fats +342.3%
Contains more Water +60.5%
Contains more Carbs +1365.2%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
:
1
Filo
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Filo Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 50.7g Filo
Protein 15.86g 7.1g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 6g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 52.6g Filo
Calories 322kcal 299kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0.18g Filo
Fiber 0g 1.9g Filo
Calcium 129mg 11mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 3.21mg Filo
Magnesium 5mg 15mg Filo
Phosphorus 390mg 75mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 74mg Yolk
Sodium 48mg 483mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 0.49mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.101mg Filo
Manganese 0.055mg 0.476mg Filo
Selenium 56µg 23.3µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.08mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.341mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 4.073mg Filo
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.302mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.03mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 88µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.5µg Filo
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.088mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg 0.194mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.246mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 0.49mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 0.158mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.126mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.359mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.286mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.159mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg Filo
Saturated Fat 9.551g 1.47g Filo
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 3.149g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.923g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk 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
90%
Yolk
32%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.081g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.