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Fortune cookie vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fortune cookie and ice cream?

  • Fortune cookie is richer in iron, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet ice cream is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 31% higher.
  • Fortune cookie has 16 times more iron than ice cream. Fortune cookie has 1.44mg of iron, while ice cream has 0.09mg.
  • Fortune cookie contains less saturated fat.
  • Ice cream has a lower glycemic index than fortune cookie.

We used Cookies, fortune and Ice creams, vanilla types in this comparison.

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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% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Contains more IronIron +1500%
Contains more CopperCopper +160.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2275%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +385.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%

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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1486.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1220%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3800%
Contains more CholineCholine +333.3%

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
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +255.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%
Contains more FatsFats +307.4%
Contains more WaterWater +662.5%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.452g

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 Ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.669g 6.79g 28%
Carbs 84g 23.6g 20%
Iron 1.44mg 0.09mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.39µg 16%
Folate 66µg 5µg 15%
Cholesterol 2mg 44mg 14%
Fats 2.7g 11g 13%
Vitamin A 1µg 118µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.041mg 12%
Calcium 12mg 128mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 0.116mg 11%
Phosphorus 35mg 105mg 10%
Calories 378kcal 207kcal 9%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.008mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.24mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.581mg 6%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.69mg 5%
Potassium 41mg 199mg 5%
Fiber 1.6g 0.7g 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.023mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.345g 2.969g 4%
Choline 6mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.048mg 3%
Sodium 31mg 80mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.3mg 2%
Selenium 2.9µg 1.8µg 2%
Magnesium 7mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Protein 4.2g 3.5g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 82.4g 22.9g N/A
Sugar 45.42g 21.22g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0.452g 0%
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.123mg 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Ice cream
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
18%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.