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Fortune cookie vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fortune cookie and Halva different?

  • Halva is higher than Fortune cookie in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Halva covers your daily need of Copper 127% more than Fortune cookie.
  • Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cookies, fortune and Candies, halavah, plain types were used in this article.

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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 -84.1%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +214.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3014.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1634.3%
Contains more Potassium +356.1%
Contains more Zinc +2441.2%
Contains more Copper +1903.3%
Contains more Manganese +359.5%
Contains more Selenium +296.6%
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 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +214.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3014.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1634.3%
Contains more Potassium +356.1%
Contains more Zinc +2441.2%
Contains more Copper +1903.3%
Contains more Manganese +359.5%
Contains more Selenium +296.6%

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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Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Folate - 65
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 1% 0% 0% 1% 106% 21% 54% 11% 81% 49% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Folate - 65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Water +118%
Contains more Protein +197.4%
Contains more Fats +697%
Contains more Other +66.4%
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
12% 22% 60% 4% 2%
Protein: 12.49 g
Fats: 21.52 g
Carbs: 60.49 g
Water: 3.67 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Water +118%
Contains more Protein +197.4%
Contains more Fats +697%
Contains more Other +66.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +509.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1720%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +509.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1720%

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 Halva
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
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Halva Opinion
Net carbs 82.4g 55.99g Fortune cookie
Protein 4.2g 12.49g Halva
Fats 2.7g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 84g 60.49g Fortune cookie
Calories 378kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 45.42g Halva
Fiber 1.6g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 12mg 33mg Halva
Iron 1.44mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 7mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 35mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 41mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 31mg 195mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.17mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.06mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.19mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 2.9µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 3IU 2IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.03mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.088mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.174mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 66µg 65µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.04µg Halva
Vitamin K 1.1µg 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 Halva
Saturated Fat 0.669g 4.127g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Halva
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
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.458g)
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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/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.