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Fortune cookie vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fortune cookie and Nougat?

  • Fortune cookie is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Nougat is higher in Vitamin E, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Nougat's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 18% more.
  • Fortune cookie has 14 times more Vitamin B1 than Nougat. While Fortune cookie has 0.182mg of Vitamin B1, Nougat has only 0.013mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fortune cookie is lower.

We used Cookies, fortune and Candies, nougat, with almonds types 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 5% 3.6% 3.6% 54% 20% 4.6% 15% 4% 25% 16%
Nougat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
Contains more IronIron +144.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%
~equal in Sodium ~33mg

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%
Nougat
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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 1% 0.06% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +284.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +395%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1220%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.01µg

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
Nougat
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3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.1%
Contains more FatsFats +61.7%
Contains more WaterWater +272.1%
Contains more OtherOther +139.1%
~equal in Carbs ~92.39g

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
Nougat
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100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Nougat Opinion
Calories 378kcal 398kcal Nougat
Protein 4.2g 3.33g Fortune cookie
Fats 2.7g 1.67g Fortune cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Nougat
Net carbs 82.4g 89.09g Nougat
Carbs 84g 92.39g Nougat
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Nougat
Magnesium 7mg 32mg Nougat
Calcium 12mg 32mg Nougat
Potassium 41mg 105mg Nougat
Iron 1.44mg 0.59mg Fortune cookie
Sugar 45.42g 44.97g Nougat
Fiber 1.6g 3.3g Nougat
Copper 0.06mg 0.134mg Nougat
Zinc 0.17mg 0.42mg Nougat
Phosphorus 35mg 55mg Nougat
Sodium 31mg 33mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 3IU 1IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.03mg 2.77mg Nougat
Manganese 0.19mg 0.304mg Nougat
Selenium 2.9µg 2.6µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.013mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.148mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 0.478mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.06mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.02mg Nougat
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.01µg
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Folate 66µg 5µg Fortune cookie
Choline 6mg 5.1mg Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 0.669g 1.667g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 0g Fortune cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0g Fortune cookie
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Nougat
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
9%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.998g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.