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Fortune cookie vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fortune cookie and Edam different?

  • Edam has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 than Fortune cookie.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Edam is 85% higher.
  • Fortune cookie has less Sodium.

Cookies, fortune and Cheese, edam 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.
Contains more Iron +227.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +1627.3%
Contains more Calcium +5991.7%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1431.4%
Contains more Potassium +358.5%
Contains more Zinc +2105.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
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 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +227.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +1627.3%
Contains more Calcium +5991.7%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1431.4%
Contains more Potassium +358.5%
Contains more Zinc +2105.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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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Edam
Contains more Vitamin B1 +391.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2143.9%
Contains more Folate +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +27400%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15300%
Contains more Vitamin K +109.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.281
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 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +391.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2143.9%
Contains more Folate +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +27400%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15300%
Contains more Vitamin K +109.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.281

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +5774.1%
Contains more Protein +495%
Contains more Fats +929.6%
Contains more Water +419.5%
Contains more Other +283.6%
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +5774.1%
Contains more Protein +495%
Contains more Fats +929.6%
Contains more Water +419.5%
Contains more Other +283.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +504.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.7%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +504.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.7%

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 Edam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Edam Opinion
Net carbs 82.4g 1.43g Fortune cookie
Protein 4.2g 24.99g Edam
Fats 2.7g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 84g 1.43g Fortune cookie
Calories 378kcal 357kcal Fortune cookie
Sugar 45.42g 1.43g Edam
Fiber 1.6g 0g Fortune cookie
Calcium 12mg 731mg Edam
Iron 1.44mg 0.44mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 7mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 35mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 41mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 31mg 812mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.17mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.06mg 0.036mg Fortune cookie
Manganese 0.19mg 0.011mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 2.9µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 3IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.037mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 0.082mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.281mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 66µg 16µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.123mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.165mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.295mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.157mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.076mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.192mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.088mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 2mg 89mg Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 0.669g 17.572g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Edam
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
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 781mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.