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Romano cheese vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are romano cheese and fortune cookie different?

  • Romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, fortune cookie is richer in folate.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for romano cheese is 105% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 112 times more vitamin B12 than fortune cookie. While romano cheese contains 1.12µg of vitamin B12, fortune cookie contains only 0.01µg.
  • Fortune cookie has less cholesterol.
  • Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than fortune cookie (77).

Cheese, romano and Cookies, fortune are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.6% 3.6% 54% 20% 4.6% 15% 4% 25% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +485.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1417.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2071.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more IronIron +87%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +850%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 1.3% 2.8% 50% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +391.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2289.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +842.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 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 ProteinProtein +657.1%
Contains more FatsFats +897.8%
Contains more WaterWater +286.4%
Contains more OtherOther +510.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2214%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.466 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +482.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Fortune cookie DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 12mg 105%
Phosphorus 760mg 35mg 104%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.669g 75%
Sodium 1433mg 31mg 61%
Protein 31.8g 4.2g 55%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.01µg 46%
Fats 26.94g 2.7g 37%
Cholesterol 104mg 2mg 34%
Carbs 3.63g 84g 27%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.17mg 22%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.9µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.13mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 1.345g 16%
Folate 7µg 66µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.182mg 12%
Vitamin A 96µg 1µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 1.84mg 11%
Iron 0.77mg 1.44mg 8%
Magnesium 41mg 7mg 8%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.19mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.013mg 6%
Copper 0.03mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.297mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.03mg 1%
Potassium 86mg 41mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.1µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.466g 1%
Calories 387kcal 378kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.63g 82.4g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 45.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.061mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.123mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.295mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.203mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Fortune cookie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Romano cheese
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 1402mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.446g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $4.6)

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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.