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Fortune cookie vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fortune cookie and Macaroon

  • Fortune cookie has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Macaroon is richer in Copper, Fiber, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Macaroon covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 97% more than Fortune cookie.
  • Macaroon has 22 times less Folate than Fortune cookie. Fortune cookie has 66µg of Folate, while Macaroon has 3µg.
  • Fortune cookie contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fortune and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 +140%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Magnesium +314.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.3%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +329.4%
Contains more Copper +348.3%
Contains more Selenium +134.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Magnesium +314.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.3%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +329.4%
Contains more Copper +348.3%
Contains more Selenium +134.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +736.4%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +638.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 50% 2% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +736.4%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +638.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Fats +735.2%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Other +55.5%
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Fats +735.2%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Other +55.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.8%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 82.4g 56.12g Fortune cookie
Protein 4.2g 3.02g Fortune cookie
Fats 2.7g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 84g 61.22g Fortune cookie
Calories 378kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.42g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 1.6g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 12mg 5mg Fortune cookie
Iron 1.44mg 0.82mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 7mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 35mg 68mg Macaroon
Potassium 41mg 123mg Macaroon
Sodium 31mg 241mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.17mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.06mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.19mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 2.9µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.02mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.06mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 0.22mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 66µg 3µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.1µg
Tryptophan 0.061mg Fortune cookie
Threonine 0.123mg Fortune cookie
Isoleucine 0.165mg Fortune cookie
Leucine 0.295mg Fortune cookie
Lysine 0.157mg Fortune cookie
Methionine 0.076mg Fortune cookie
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Fortune cookie
Valine 0.192mg Fortune cookie
Histidine 0.088mg Fortune cookie
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 0.669g 20.099g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fortune cookie Macaroon
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
15%
Fortune cookie
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26000000000001g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.43g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fortune cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172722/nutrients
  2. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.