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Fortune cookie vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fortune cookie and Fudge

  • Fortune cookie is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Fudge is richer in Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Fudge's daily need coverage for Copper is 30% higher.
  • Fortune cookie has 17 times more Folate than Fudge. While Fortune cookie has 66µg of Folate, Fudge has only 4µg.
  • Fortune cookie has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fortune and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Calcium +308.3%
Contains more Iron +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Potassium +226.8%
Contains more Zinc +552.9%
Contains more Copper +448.3%
Contains more Manganese +122.1%
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 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Calcium +308.3%
Contains more Iron +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Potassium +226.8%
Contains more Zinc +552.9%
Contains more Copper +448.3%
Contains more Manganese +122.1%

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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Fudge
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.1%
Contains more Folate +1550%
Contains more Vitamin A +5200%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.012
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 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.1%
Contains more Folate +1550%
Contains more Vitamin A +5200%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.012

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75.7%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Fats +285.6%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Equal in Carbs - 76.44
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +75.7%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Fats +285.6%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Equal in Carbs - 76.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.8%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 82.4g 74.74g Fortune cookie
Protein 4.2g 2.39g Fortune cookie
Fats 2.7g 10.41g Fudge
Carbs 84g 76.44g Fortune cookie
Calories 378kcal 411kcal Fudge
Sugar 45.42g 73.12g Fortune cookie
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g Fudge
Calcium 12mg 49mg Fudge
Iron 1.44mg 1.77mg Fudge
Magnesium 7mg 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 35mg 71mg Fudge
Potassium 41mg 134mg Fudge
Sodium 31mg 45mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.17mg 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.06mg 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.19mg 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 2.9µg 2.5µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 3IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.026mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.085mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 0.176mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.14mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.012mg Fortune cookie
Folate 66µg 4µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.4µg Fudge
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 14mg Fortune cookie
Trans Fat 0.165g Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 0.669g 6.448g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0.373g Fortune cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.779g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Fortune cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172722/nutrients
  2. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.