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Fortune cookie vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fortune cookie and Candy bar different?

  • Candy bar is higher than Fortune cookie in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11768% more than Fortune cookie.
  • Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cookies, fortune and Candies, peanut bar types were used 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.
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Magnesium +1471.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +780%
Contains more Potassium +892.7%
Contains more Zinc +2217.6%
Contains more Copper +1190%
Contains more Manganese +554.2%
Contains more Selenium +62.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Magnesium +1471.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +780%
Contains more Potassium +892.7%
Contains more Zinc +2217.6%
Contains more Copper +1190%
Contains more Manganese +554.2%
Contains more Selenium +62.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1176823.1%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 50% 2% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1176823.1%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +77.2%
Contains more Water +400%
Contains more Protein +269%
Contains more Fats +1148.1%
Contains more Other +63.6%
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +77.2%
Contains more Water +400%
Contains more Protein +269%
Contains more Fats +1148.1%
Contains more Other +63.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1143.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2185.4%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1143.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2185.4%

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 Candy bar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 82.4g 43.3g Fortune cookie
Protein 4.2g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 2.7g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 84g 47.4g Fortune cookie
Calories 378kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 45.42g 42.22g Candy bar
Fiber 1.6g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 12mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 1.44mg 0.97mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 7mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 35mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 41mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 31mg 156mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.17mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.06mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.19mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 2.9µg 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.03mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.1mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 66µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.123mg 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.295mg 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.157mg 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.076mg 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.192mg 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.088mg 0.385mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 0.669g 4.678g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Candy bar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.009g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.