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Fortune cookie vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fortune cookie and Sponge cake

  • Fortune cookie has more Folate, however, Sponge cake is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Sponge cake covers your daily Cholesterol needs 56% more than Fortune cookie.
  • Sponge cake contains 2 times less Folate than Fortune cookie. Fortune cookie contains 66µg of Folate, while Sponge cake contains 39µg.
  • Fortune cookie has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, fortune and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe.

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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 6.4% 13% 12% 59% 19% 16% 43% 30% 22% 101%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +247.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +537.9%
~equal in Iron ~1.58mg
~equal in Copper ~0.056mg

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% 15% 0% 0% 40% 69% 23% 33% 14% 46% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.8%
Contains more FatsFats +59.3%
Contains more WaterWater +267.5%
Contains more OtherOther +18.2%

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
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.649 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.3%

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 Sponge cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Sponge cake Opinion
Calories 378kcal 297kcal Fortune cookie
Protein 4.2g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 2.7g 4.3g Sponge cake
Net carbs 82.4g 57.7g Fortune cookie
Carbs 84g 57.7g Fortune cookie
Cholesterol 2mg 170mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 7mg 9mg Sponge cake
Calcium 12mg 42mg Sponge cake
Potassium 41mg 141mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.44mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Sugar 45.42g Sponge cake
Fiber 1.6g Fortune cookie
Copper 0.06mg 0.056mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.17mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 35mg 100mg Sponge cake
Sodium 31mg 228mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 3IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.03mg Fortune cookie
Manganese 0.19mg 0.167mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 2.9µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.159mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 1.204mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.059mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.37µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 1.1µg Fortune cookie
Folate 66µg 39µg Fortune cookie
Choline 6mg Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 0.669g 1.301g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 1.576g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0.649g Sponge cake
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.089mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.123mg 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.295mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.157mg 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.076mg 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.192mg 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.088mg 0.172mg Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.015g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Sponge cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
21%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 168mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.632g)
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. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/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.