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Fortune cookie vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fortune cookie and cervelat different?

  • Fortune cookie is higher in folate; however, cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cervelat is 229% higher.
  • Fortune cookie contains 33 times more folate than cervelat. While fortune cookie contains 66µg of folate, cervelat contains only 2µg.
  • Fortune cookie has less saturated fat.
  • Cervelat has a lower glycemic index (28) than fortune cookie (77).

Cookies, fortune and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork are the varieties 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +534.1%
Contains more IronIron +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +1405.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%

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% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 1.3% 2.8% 50% 3.3%
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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +54900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +1215%

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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2422.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +315.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1027%
Contains more WaterWater +464.8%
Contains more OtherOther +228.2%

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +864.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.5%

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 Cervelat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 5.5µg 229%
Sodium 31mg 1300mg 55%
Saturated fat 0.669g 11.51g 49%
Fats 2.7g 30.43g 43%
Selenium 2.9µg 20.3µg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 1.345g 12.97g 29%
Protein 4.2g 17.45g 27%
Carbs 84g 3.33g 27%
Cholesterol 2mg 74mg 24%
Zinc 0.17mg 2.56mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.26mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Folate 66µg 2µg 16%
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 4.31mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.33mg 15%
Choline 6mg 78.9mg 13%
Phosphorus 35mg 111mg 11%
Copper 0.06mg 0.15mg 10%
Manganese 0.19mg 8%
Iron 1.44mg 2.04mg 8%
Potassium 41mg 260mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.15mg 3%
Magnesium 7mg 14mg 2%
Calories 378kcal 362kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 82.4g 3.33g N/A
Calcium 12mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 45.42g 0.85g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0%
Threonine 0.123mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Cervelat
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
15%
Fortune cookie
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 1269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.841g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.