Fortune cookie vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fortune cookie and mars
- Fortune cookie has more iron, while mars has more calcium.
- Mars covers your daily need for saturated fat, 55% more than fortune cookie.
- Fortune cookie contains 2 times more iron than mars. While fortune cookie contains 1.44mg of iron, mars contains only 0.86mg.
- The amount of sugar in fortune cookie is lower.
- Mars has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of fortune cookie is 77.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, fortune and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
84 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +370.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +615.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.1% |
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Protein
~4.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.466 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.669g | 11.651g | 50% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 19.32g | 26% |
| Folate | 66µg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.182mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.19mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 0.86mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 31mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 475kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 84g | 72.4g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.466g | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.345g | 3% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.2g | 4.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 82.4g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.42g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| 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 | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.982g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fortune cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fortune cookie is relatively richer in vitamins