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Fortune cookie vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fortune cookie and graham cracker

  • Fortune cookie contains less manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and vitamin E than graham cracker.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for graham cracker is 36% higher.
  • Fortune cookie is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, fortune and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +471.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +541.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +314.6%
Contains more IronIron +162.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +464.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +428.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +436.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.2%

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% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~5.9mg

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% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more WaterWater +136%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.3%
Contains more FatsFats +292.6%
Contains more OtherOther +50.9%
~equal in Carbs ~77.66g

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1056.2%

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 Graham cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Graham cracker DV% diff.
Manganese 0.19mg 1.019mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 5.388g 33%
Iron 1.44mg 3.78mg 29%
Phosphorus 35mg 185mg 21%
Sodium 31mg 459mg 19%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 4.439mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.317mg 14%
Copper 0.06mg 0.17mg 12%
Fats 2.7g 10.6g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.156mg 11%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 14.3µg 11%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.51mg 10%
Magnesium 7mg 40mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.265mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 3.4g 7%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.96mg 7%
Calcium 12mg 77mg 7%
Selenium 2.9µg 6.3µg 6%
Folate 66µg 91µg 6%
Protein 4.2g 6.69g 5%
Potassium 41mg 170mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.669g 1.633g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.345g 2.509g 3%
Calories 378kcal 430kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.42mg 2%
Carbs 84g 77.66g 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 82.4g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 45.42g 24.85g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Choline 6mg 5.9mg 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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.964g)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.