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Fortune cookie vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fortune cookie and Corn syrup

  • The amount of Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Vitamin B5 in Fortune cookie is higher than in Corn syrup.
  • Fortune cookie covers your daily Folate needs 17% more than Corn syrup.
  • Fortune cookie contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fortune and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 Iron +289.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.2%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Equal in Potassium - 44
Equal in Selenium - 2.9
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 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Iron +289.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.2%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Equal in Potassium - 44
Equal in Selenium - 2.9

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +175%
Contains more Water +175.1%
Equal in Carbs - 77.59
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +175%
Contains more Water +175.1%
Equal in Carbs - 77.59

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 Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 82.4g 77.59g Fortune cookie
Protein 4.2g 0g Fortune cookie
Fats 2.7g 0g Fortune cookie
Carbs 84g 77.59g Fortune cookie
Calories 378kcal 286kcal Fortune cookie
Sugar 45.42g 77.59g Fortune cookie
Fiber 1.6g 0g Fortune cookie
Calcium 12mg 18mg Corn syrup
Iron 1.44mg 0.37mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 7mg 8mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 35mg 11mg Fortune cookie
Potassium 41mg 44mg Corn syrup
Sodium 31mg 155mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.17mg 0.04mg Fortune cookie
Copper 0.06mg 0.053mg Fortune cookie
Manganese 0.19mg 0.1mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 2.9µg 2.9µg
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.011mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.009mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 0.02mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.023mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.009mg Fortune cookie
Folate 66µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Fortune cookie
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 Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0.669g 0g Corn syrup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 0g Fortune cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0g Fortune cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.669g)
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. Fortune cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172722/nutrients
  2. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.