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Fortune cookie vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fortune cookie and lasagne different?

  • Fortune cookie is richer in folate, vitamin B1, and iron, while lasagne is higher in selenium, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
  • Lasagne covers your daily need for selenium, 24% more than fortune cookie.
  • Fortune cookie contains 3 times more folate than lasagne. Fortune cookie contains 66µg of folate, while lasagne contains 24µg.
  • Fortune cookie is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fortune cookie has a higher glycemic index (77) than lasagne (28).

Cookies, fortune and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types were 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.
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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more IronIron +102.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +378%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +411.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +448.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.193mg

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 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +536.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +286.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.323mg

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% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +446.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.3%
Contains more FatsFats +82.2%
Contains more WaterWater +785.9%
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%

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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.433g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Lasagne DV% diff.
Selenium 2.9µg 15.9µg 24%
Carbs 84g 15.36g 23%
Sodium 31mg 373mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.33µg 13%
Calories 378kcal 135kcal 12%
Phosphorus 35mg 115mg 11%
Folate 66µg 24µg 11%
Iron 1.44mg 0.71mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.07mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.122mg 8%
Calcium 12mg 88mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.669g 2.348g 8%
Protein 4.2g 7.28g 6%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.87mg 6%
Potassium 41mg 196mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 7µg 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 17mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.85mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.074mg 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 41µg 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.09mg 3%
Fats 2.7g 4.92g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg 3%
Choline 6mg 23.2mg 3%
Magnesium 7mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 1.528mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.345g 1.758g 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.323mg 1%
Net carbs 82.4g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 45.42g 3.11g N/A
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g 0%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.193mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0.433g 0%
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.123mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.679g)
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.