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Fortune cookie vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fortune cookie and Kit Kat

  • Fortune cookie has more Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 86% more than Fortune cookie.
  • Kit Kat has 5 times less Folate than Fortune cookie. Fortune cookie has 66µg of Folate, while Kit Kat has 14µg.
  • Fortune cookie contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fortune and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more IronIron +44%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +428.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +941.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +463.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +285.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.4%

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% 0.18% 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% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +268%
Contains more FolateFolate +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +372.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +416.7%
~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% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.1%
Contains more WaterWater +390.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55%
Contains more FatsFats +862.6%
Contains more OtherOther +16.4%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +334.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.1%

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 Kit Kat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 378kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Protein 4.2g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 2.7g 25.99g Kit Kat
Net carbs 82.4g 63.59g Fortune cookie
Carbs 84g 64.59g Fortune cookie
Cholesterol 2mg 11mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 7mg 37mg Kit Kat
Calcium 12mg 125mg Kit Kat
Potassium 41mg 231mg Kit Kat
Iron 1.44mg 1mg Fortune cookie
Sugar 45.42g 48.68g Fortune cookie
Fiber 1.6g 1g Fortune cookie
Copper 0.06mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.17mg 0.09mg Fortune cookie
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 35mg 135mg Kit Kat
Sodium 31mg 54mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 3IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 1µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.19mg 0.1mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 2.9µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.117mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 0.5mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.02mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 1.1µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 66µg 14µg Fortune cookie
Trans Fat 0.099g Fortune cookie
Choline 6mg 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 0.669g 17.953g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0.895g Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.123mg 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.295mg 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.157mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.076mg 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.192mg 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.088mg 0.11mg Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Kit Kat
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
14%
Fortune cookie
19%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.284g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.