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Fortune cookie vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fortune cookie and Carob

  • Fortune cookie has more Folate, however, Carob is richer in Zinc, Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5.
  • Carob's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 142% more.
  • Fortune cookie contains 3 times more Folate than Carob. Fortune cookie contains 66µg of Folate, while Carob contains 21µg.
  • Fortune cookie contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, fortune and Candies, carob, unsweetened.

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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 +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Contains more Calcium +2425%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains more Potassium +1443.9%
Contains more Zinc +1976.5%
Contains more Copper +205%
Contains more Selenium +79.3%
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 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Contains more Iron +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Contains more Calcium +2425%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains more Potassium +1443.9%
Contains more Zinc +1976.5%
Contains more Copper +205%
Contains more Selenium +79.3%

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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Carob
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +5133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
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 1% 32% 0% 2% 25% 42% 20% 45% 30% 16% 35% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +5133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +49.2%
Contains more Water +419.5%
Contains more Protein +94%
Contains more Fats +1061.5%
Contains more Other +141.8%
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more Carbs +49.2%
Contains more Water +419.5%
Contains more Protein +94%
Contains more Fats +1061.5%
Contains more Other +141.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58%

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 Carob
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Carob Opinion
Net carbs 82.4g 52.49g Fortune cookie
Protein 4.2g 8.15g Carob
Fats 2.7g 31.36g Carob
Carbs 84g 56.29g Fortune cookie
Calories 378kcal 540kcal Carob
Sugar 45.42g 34.11g Carob
Fiber 1.6g 3.8g Carob
Calcium 12mg 303mg Carob
Iron 1.44mg 1.29mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 7mg 36mg Carob
Phosphorus 35mg 126mg Carob
Potassium 41mg 633mg Carob
Sodium 31mg 107mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.17mg 3.53mg Carob
Copper 0.06mg 0.183mg Carob
Manganese 0.19mg 0.14mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 2.9µg 5.2µg Carob
Vitamin A 3IU 10IU Carob
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.57mg Carob
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.1mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.178mg Carob
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 1.04mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.13mg Carob
Folate 66µg 21µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.28µg Carob
Vitamin K 1.1µg 7.7µg Carob
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
Cholesterol 2mg 1mg Carob
Saturated Fat 0.669g 29.018g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 0.483g Fortune cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0.295g Fortune cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Carob
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
22%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 28.349g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.31g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carob
Carob is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.