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Fortune cookie vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fortune cookie and Butterfinger

  • Fortune cookie has more Folate, and Iron, however, Butterfinger is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Butterfinger covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 44% more than Fortune cookie.
  • Butterfinger has 2 times less Folate than Fortune cookie. Fortune cookie has 66µg of Folate, while Butterfinger has 28µg.
  • Fortune cookie contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fortune and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar.

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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 34% 11% 19% 30% 64% 27% 42% 30% 64% 16%
Contains more IronIron +82.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +585.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +436.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +221.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +488.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.9%
~equal in Selenium ~2.9µg

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% 0.18% 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% 0% 34% 0% 30% 14% 50% 22% 16% 5% 5.5% 21% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +150%
~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
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.2%
Contains more WaterWater +550.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.6%
Contains more FatsFats +600%
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%

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
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.164 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +280.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +579%

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 Butterfinger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Butterfinger Opinion
Calories 378kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Protein 4.2g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 2.7g 18.9g Butterfinger
Net carbs 82.4g 70.9g Fortune cookie
Carbs 84g 72.9g Fortune cookie
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 7mg 48mg Butterfinger
Calcium 12mg 36mg Butterfinger
Potassium 41mg 220mg Butterfinger
Iron 1.44mg 0.79mg Fortune cookie
Sugar 45.42g 45.9g Fortune cookie
Fiber 1.6g 2g Butterfinger
Copper 0.06mg 0.193mg Butterfinger
Zinc 0.17mg 1mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 35mg 97mg Butterfinger
Sodium 31mg 230mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.19mg 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.9µg 2.9µg
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.121mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.062mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.069mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Folate 66µg 28µg Fortune cookie
Trans Fat 0.04g Fortune cookie
Choline 6mg 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 0.669g 9.5g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 3.164g Butterfinger
Tryptophan 0.061mg Fortune cookie
Threonine 0.123mg Fortune cookie
Isoleucine 0.165mg Fortune cookie
Leucine 0.295mg Fortune cookie
Lysine 0.157mg Fortune cookie
Methionine 0.076mg Fortune cookie
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Fortune cookie
Valine 0.192mg Fortune cookie
Histidine 0.088mg Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fortune cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Butterfinger
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
14%
Fortune cookie
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.831g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger 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. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/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.