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Fortune cookie vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fortune cookie and Lemongrass

  • Fortune cookie has more Vitamin B1, while Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 219% more than Fortune cookie.
  • Fortune cookie contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Lemongrass. While Fortune cookie contains 0.182mg of Vitamin B1, Lemongrass contains only 0.065mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, fortune and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.

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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 Selenium +314.3%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Iron +467.4%
Contains more Magnesium +757.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.6%
Contains more Potassium +1663.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +1211.8%
Contains more Copper +343.3%
Contains more Manganese +2649.5%
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 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Iron +467.4%
Contains more Magnesium +757.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.6%
Contains more Potassium +1663.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +1211.8%
Contains more Copper +343.3%
Contains more Manganese +2649.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +494%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.4%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135
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 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +494%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.4%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +130.8%
Contains more Fats +451%
Contains more Carbs +231.9%
Contains more Water +782.3%
Contains more Other +63.6%
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +130.8%
Contains more Fats +451%
Contains more Carbs +231.9%
Contains more Water +782.3%
Contains more Other +63.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2390.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2390.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%

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 Lemongrass
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 82.4g 25.31g Fortune cookie
Protein 4.2g 1.82g Fortune cookie
Fats 2.7g 0.49g Fortune cookie
Carbs 84g 25.31g Fortune cookie
Calories 378kcal 99kcal Fortune cookie
Sugar 45.42g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.6g Fortune cookie
Calcium 12mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 1.44mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 7mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 35mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 41mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 31mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.17mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.06mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.19mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 2.9µg 0.7µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 3IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.03mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.065mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 1.101mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.05mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 66µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin K 1.1µg Fortune cookie
Tryptophan 0.061mg Fortune cookie
Threonine 0.123mg Fortune cookie
Isoleucine 0.165mg Fortune cookie
Leucine 0.295mg Fortune cookie
Lysine 0.157mg Fortune cookie
Methionine 0.076mg Fortune cookie
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Fortune cookie
Valine 0.192mg Fortune cookie
Histidine 0.088mg Fortune cookie
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.669g 0.119g Lemongrass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 0.054g Fortune cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0.17g Fortune cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Lemongrass
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
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.