Fortune cookie vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fortune cookie and caramel
- Fortune cookie has more iron, folate, vitamin B3, and manganese; however, caramel is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Fortune cookie covers your daily iron needs 16% more than caramel.
- Caramel contains 17 times less manganese than fortune cookie. Fortune cookie contains 0.19mg of manganese, while caramel contains 0.011mg.
- Fortune cookie has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of fortune cookie is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, fortune and Candies, caramels.
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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 IronIron | +928.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1627.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +142.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1050% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +422% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +158.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +225.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1143.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1550% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +96.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +330.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
84 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.6% |
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Protein
~4.6g
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Carbs
~77g
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Water
~8.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.466 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +646.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.466g | 3.478g | 20% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 0.14mg | 16% |
| Folate | 66µg | 4µg | 16% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 138mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.3µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 114mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.84mg | 0.148mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.256mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 245mg | 9% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 8.1g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.669g | 2.476g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.19mg | 0.011mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.182mg | 0.103mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.62mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 214mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.018mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.056mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.44mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 84g | 77g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.2g | 4.6g | 1% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 382kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 82.4g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.42g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Choline | 6mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.345g | 1.542g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.123mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.295mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.807g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.