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Fortune cookie vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fortune cookie and clam

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin C, zinc, and vitamin B2 in clam is higher than in fortune cookie.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4120% more than fortune cookie.
  • Fortune cookie contains less cholesterol.
  • Fortune cookie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fortune cookie is 77, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fortune and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1431.7%
Contains more IronIron +95.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1046.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1505.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +865.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +426.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2106.9%

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%
Clam
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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 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +127.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +988800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Clam
3
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more FatsFats +38.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1537.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +508.3%
Contains more WaterWater +695.5%
Contains more OtherOther +239.1%

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
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +682%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.5%

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 Clam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 2.9µg 64µg 111%
Copper 0.06mg 0.688mg 70%
Sodium 31mg 1202mg 51%
Phosphorus 35mg 338mg 43%
Protein 4.2g 25.55g 43%
Manganese 0.19mg 1mg 35%
Carbs 84g 5.13g 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.426mg 23%
Zinc 0.17mg 2.73mg 23%
Cholesterol 2mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin A 1µg 171µg 19%
Potassium 41mg 628mg 17%
Iron 1.44mg 2.81mg 17%
Calories 378kcal 148kcal 12%
Folate 66µg 29µg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 3.354mg 9%
Calcium 12mg 92mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.68mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.11mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.345g 0.172g 3%
Magnesium 7mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.15mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.669g 0.188g 2%
Fats 2.7g 1.95g 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0.552g 1%
Net carbs 82.4g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 45.42g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.123mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Clam
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
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 1171mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.481g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam 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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.