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Fortune cookie vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fortune cookie and M&Ms Peanut

  • Fortune cookie is higher in Vitamin B1, however, M&Ms Peanut is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • M&Ms Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 49% higher.
  • Fortune cookie has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than M&Ms Peanut. While Fortune cookie has 0.182mg of Vitamin B1, M&Ms Peanut has only 0.063mg.
  • Fortune cookie has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fortune and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies.

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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 +24.1%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +885.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +746.3%
Contains more Zinc +935.3%
Contains more Copper +741.7%
Contains more Manganese +249.5%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%
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 31% 44% 50% 82% 31% 7% 48% 169% 87% 23%
Contains more Iron +24.1%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +885.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +746.3%
Contains more Zinc +935.3%
Contains more Copper +741.7%
Contains more Manganese +249.5%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%

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 B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +9400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin K +172.7%
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 5% 57% 0% 0% 16% 25% 64% 38% 21% 42% 40% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +9400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin K +172.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Water +222.6%
Contains more Protein +127.9%
Contains more Fats +867.8%
Contains more Other +21.8%
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Water +222.6%
Contains more Protein +127.9%
Contains more Fats +867.8%
Contains more Other +21.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +501.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +641.6%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.456 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +501.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +641.6%

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 M&Ms Peanut
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 82.4g 56.78g Fortune cookie
Protein 4.2g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 2.7g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 84g 60.48g Fortune cookie
Calories 378kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 45.42g 50.75g Fortune cookie
Fiber 1.6g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 12mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.44mg 1.16mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 7mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 35mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 41mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 31mg 50mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.17mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.06mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.19mg 0.664mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 2.9µg 4.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 3IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 0.03mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.063mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.106mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.09mg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 66µg 55µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 1.1µg 3µg M&Ms Peanut
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 8mg Fortune cookie
Trans Fat 0.328g Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 0.669g 10.169g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fortune cookie M&Ms Peanut
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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.5g)
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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.