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

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Significant differences between Corn syrup and Fortune cookie

  • 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 has 5 times less Sodium than Corn syrup. Corn syrup has 155mg of Sodium, while Fortune cookie has 31mg.

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

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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 +50%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 41
Equal in Selenium - 2.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 41
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
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%
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 Water +175.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +175%
Equal in Carbs - 84
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Water +175.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +175%
Equal in Carbs - 84

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn syrup Fortune cookie
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 Corn syrup Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 0g 4.2g Fortune cookie
Fats 0g 2.7g Fortune cookie
Carbs 77.59g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 286kcal 378kcal Fortune cookie
Sugar 77.59g 45.42g Fortune cookie
Fiber 0g 1.6g Fortune cookie
Calcium 18mg 12mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.37mg 1.44mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 8mg 7mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg 35mg Fortune cookie
Potassium 44mg 41mg Corn syrup
Sodium 155mg 31mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.04mg 0.17mg Fortune cookie
Copper 0.053mg 0.06mg Fortune cookie
Manganese 0.1mg 0.19mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 2.9µg 2.9µg
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.182mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.13mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 1.84mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.297mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.013mg Fortune cookie
Folate 0µg 66µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin K 0µg 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 0mg 2mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 0.669g Corn syrup
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.345g Fortune cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.466g Fortune cookie

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Corn syrup Fortune cookie
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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
1%
Corn syrup
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
15%
Fortune cookie

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients
  2. Fortune cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172722/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.