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Butter cookie vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Butter cookie and Fortune cookie?

  • Fortune cookie has less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Iron than Butter cookie.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 52% higher.
  • Butter cookie has 165 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fortune cookie. Butter cookie has 165µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fortune cookie has 1µg.
  • Fortune cookie contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Cookies, fortune types in this comparison.

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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 +141.7%
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.4%
Contains more Potassium +170.7%
Contains more Zinc +123.5%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +189.7%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Calcium +141.7%
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.4%
Contains more Potassium +170.7%
Contains more Zinc +123.5%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +189.7%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%

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 +22333.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.9%
Contains more Folate +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
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 +22333.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.9%
Contains more Folate +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Fats +596.3%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Water +73.9%
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 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 +45.2%
Contains more Fats +596.3%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Water +73.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +310.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +310.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 6.1g 4.2g Butter cookie
Fats 18.8g 2.7g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 467kcal 378kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g 45.42g Butter cookie
Fiber 0.8g 1.6g Fortune cookie
Calcium 29mg 12mg Butter cookie
Iron 2.22mg 1.44mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 7mg Butter cookie
Phosphorus 102mg 35mg Butter cookie
Potassium 111mg 41mg Butter cookie
Sodium 282mg 31mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 0.17mg Butter cookie
Copper 0.2mg 0.06mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.19mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 8.4µg 2.9µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU 3IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 1µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.03mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.182mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.13mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 1.84mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.297mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.013mg Butter cookie
Folate 76µg 66µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.01µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.1µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.061mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg 0.123mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.165mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg 0.295mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg 0.157mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.076mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.203mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.315mg 0.192mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.088mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg 2mg Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 11.051g 0.669g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.001g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 1.345g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 0.466g Butter cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie 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
36%
Butter cookie
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.382g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.