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Chorizo vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chorizo and fortune cookie

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and choline in chorizo is higher than in fortune cookie.
  • Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 83% more than fortune cookie.
  • Fortune cookie has 44 times less cholesterol than chorizo. Chorizo has 88mg of cholesterol, while fortune cookie has 2mg.
  • Fortune cookie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fortune cookie is 77, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
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 +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +870.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1905.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +328.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +627.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +375%
~equal in Iron ~1.44mg

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.
Chorizo
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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% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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 EVitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1511.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 +473.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1317.4%
Contains more WaterWater +298.1%
Contains more OtherOther +256.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4416.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 +1268%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +642.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Fortune cookie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chorizo Fortune cookie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.01µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.669g 62%
Fats 38.27g 2.7g 55%
Sodium 1235mg 31mg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 1.345g 43%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.013mg 40%
Protein 24.1g 4.2g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.182mg 37%
Selenium 21.1µg 2.9µg 33%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.17mg 29%
Cholesterol 88mg 2mg 29%
Carbs 1.86g 84g 27%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.84mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.466g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.297mg 16%
Choline 96.7mg 6mg 16%
Folate 2µg 66µg 16%
Phosphorus 150mg 35mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.13mg 13%
Potassium 398mg 41mg 11%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.19mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Calories 455kcal 378kcal 4%
Magnesium 18mg 7mg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg 2%
Iron 1.59mg 1.44mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.03mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 82.4g N/A
Calcium 8mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0g 45.42g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.061mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.123mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.295mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.203mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 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
Chorizo 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
65%
Chorizo
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 1204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.711g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo 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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.