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Wafer vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wafer and Fortune cookie different?

  • Wafer is higher than Fortune cookie in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Wafer covers your daily need of Copper 45% more than Fortune cookie.
  • Wafer contains 19 times more Sodium than Fortune cookie. Wafer contains 580mg of Sodium, while Fortune cookie contains 31mg.

Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 +158.3%
Contains more Iron +178.5%
Contains more Magnesium +657.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.1%
Contains more Potassium +412.2%
Contains more Zinc +541.2%
Contains more Copper +671.7%
Contains more Manganese +266.3%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Calcium +158.3%
Contains more Iron +178.5%
Contains more Magnesium +657.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.1%
Contains more Potassium +412.2%
Contains more Zinc +541.2%
Contains more Copper +671.7%
Contains more Manganese +266.3%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%

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.
Wafer
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Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.2%
Contains more Folate +40.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
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 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.2%
Contains more Folate +40.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Fats +425.9%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +15.5%
Contains more Water +77.8%
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 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 +57.1%
Contains more Fats +425.9%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +15.5%
Contains more Water +77.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +261.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +791.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +261.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +791.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 6.6g 4.2g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 2.7g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 433kcal 378kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 45.42g Wafer
Fiber 3.4g 1.6g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 12mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 1.44mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 7mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 35mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 41mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 31mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 1.09mg 0.17mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.06mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.19mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 2.9µg Wafer
Vitamin A 10IU 3IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.03mg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.182mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.13mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 1.84mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.297mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.013mg Wafer
Folate 47µg 66µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.01µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.1µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.061mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg 0.123mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.165mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg 0.295mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg 0.157mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg 0.076mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.203mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg 0.192mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg 0.088mg Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 2mg
Saturated Fat 4.241g 0.669g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 1.345g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.466g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer 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
22%
Wafer
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.572g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (2 mg)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.