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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.

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 Iron +928.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1627.3%
Contains more Selenium +61.1%
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.7%
Contains more Potassium +422%
Contains more Zinc +158.8%
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +928.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1627.3%
Contains more Selenium +61.1%
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.7%
Contains more Potassium +422%
Contains more Zinc +158.8%

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 B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1143.2%
Contains more Folate +1550%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.6%
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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1143.2%
Contains more Folate +1550%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Equal in Protein - 4.6
Equal in Carbs - 77
Equal in Water - 8.5
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Equal in Protein - 4.6
Equal in Carbs - 77
Equal in Water - 8.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +646.4%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Fortune cookie Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 82.4g 77g Fortune cookie
Protein 4.2g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 2.7g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 84g 77g Fortune cookie
Calories 378kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 45.42g 65.5g Fortune cookie
Fiber 1.6g 0g Fortune cookie
Calcium 12mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 1.44mg 0.14mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 7mg 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 35mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 41mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 31mg 245mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.17mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0.06mg 0.018mg Fortune cookie
Manganese 0.19mg 0.011mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 2.9µg 1.8µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 3IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.103mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 0.148mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 66µg 4µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.06mg Fortune cookie
Threonine 0.123mg 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.295mg 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.157mg 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.076mg 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.192mg 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.088mg 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 2mg 7mg Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 0.669g 2.476g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.807g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
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.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.