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Fortune cookie vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fortune cookie and cornmeal

  • The amount of iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, and magnesium in cornmeal is higher than in fortune cookie.
  • Cornmeal covers your daily need for iron, 37% more than fortune cookie.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, fortune and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +246.3%
Contains more IronIron +202.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +262.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.174mg

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 0% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +54.3%
Contains more OtherOther +115.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.3%
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%
~equal in Carbs ~79.45g

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
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +244.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Cornmeal DV% diff.
Iron 1.44mg 4.36mg 37%
Folate 66µg 209µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.551mg 31%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 4.968mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.382mg 19%
Selenium 2.9µg 10.5µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.182mg 13%
Fiber 1.6g 3.9g 9%
Phosphorus 35mg 99mg 9%
Magnesium 7mg 32mg 6%
Protein 4.2g 7.11g 6%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.66mg 4%
Potassium 41mg 142mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0.828g 2%
Saturated fat 0.669g 0.22g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.345g 0.39g 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.076mg 2%
Carbs 84g 79.45g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.24mg 1%
Fats 2.7g 1.75g 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 11µg 1%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.174mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.12mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 3mg 1%
Sodium 31mg 7mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Calories 378kcal 370kcal 0%
Net carbs 82.4g 75.55g N/A
Sugar 45.42g 1.61g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Choline 6mg 8.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.123mg 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.366mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 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 Cornmeal
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
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.449g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal 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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.