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Fortune cookie vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fortune cookie and barbecue chicken

  • Fortune cookie has more folate; however, barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 42% more.
  • Fortune cookie contains 8 times more folate than barbecue chicken. Fortune cookie contains 66µg of folate, while barbecue chicken contains 8µg.
  • Fortune cookie contains less saturated fat.
  • Fortune cookie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fortune cookie is 77, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, fortune and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 5% 3.6% 3.6% 54% 20% 4.6% 15% 4% 25% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more IronIron +51.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3700%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +522%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +947.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +522.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +658.6%

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% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 1.3% 2.8% 50% 3.3%
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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +725%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4600%
Contains more CholineCholine +948.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69900%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more ProteinProtein +436%
Contains more FatsFats +458.5%
Contains more WaterWater +667.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 54% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.466 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +379.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +337.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fortune cookie Barbecue chicken
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Cholesterol 2mg 127mg 42%
Protein 4.2g 22.51g 37%
Selenium 2.9µg 22µg 35%
Carbs 84g 0.12g 28%
Phosphorus 35mg 218mg 26%
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 5.732mg 24%
Fats 2.7g 15.08g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.47µg 19%
Saturated fat 0.669g 3.927g 15%
Folate 66µg 8µg 15%
Zinc 0.17mg 1.78mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.191mg 14%
Sodium 31mg 335mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.345g 6.446g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.055mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 2.038g 10%
Choline 6mg 62.9mg 10%
Calories 378kcal 226kcal 8%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.005mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.227mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Potassium 41mg 255mg 6%
Iron 1.44mg 0.95mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.46mg 3%
Magnesium 7mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.152mg 3%
Copper 0.06mg 0.077mg 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 82.4g 0.12g N/A
Calcium 12mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 45.42g 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.123mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Barbecue chicken
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
15%
Fortune cookie
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 125mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.258g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Fortune cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172722/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.