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Pretzel vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pretzel and Fortune cookie different?

  • Pretzel is higher than Fortune cookie in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Pretzel covers your daily need of Sodium 53% more than Fortune cookie.
  • Pretzel contains 6 times more Zinc than Fortune cookie. Pretzel contains 1.04mg of Zinc, while Fortune cookie contains 0.17mg.
  • Fortune cookie is lower in Sodium.

Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Cookies, fortune 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 more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +218.1%
Contains more Magnesium +314.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.7%
Contains more Potassium +443.9%
Contains more Zinc +511.8%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +434.2%
Contains more Selenium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +218.1%
Contains more Magnesium +314.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.7%
Contains more Potassium +443.9%
Contains more Zinc +511.8%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +434.2%
Contains more Selenium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%

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 E +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +469.2%
Contains more Folate +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +469.2%
Contains more Folate +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +139%
Contains more Other +219.1%
Contains more Water +155.6%
Equal in Fats - 2.7
Equal in Carbs - 84
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 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 Protein +139%
Contains more Other +219.1%
Contains more Water +155.6%
Equal in Fats - 2.7
Equal in Carbs - 84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pretzel Fortune cookie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 10.04g 4.2g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 2.7g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 384kcal 378kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 45.42g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 1.6g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 12mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 1.44mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 7mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 35mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 41mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 31mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 1.04mg 0.17mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.06mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.19mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 2.9µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.03mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.182mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.13mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 1.84mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.297mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.013mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 66µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.1µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.061mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.123mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.165mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.295mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.157mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.076mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.203mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.192mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.088mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0.669g Pretzel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 1.345g Fortune cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.466g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Fortune cookie
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
39%
Pretzel
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.21g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.278g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 1209mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.