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Fortune cookie vs. Milky way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fortune cookie and Milky way?

  • Fortune cookie is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Milky way is richer in Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin E.
  • Milky way's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 57% higher.
  • Fortune cookie has 17 times more Folate than Milky way. Fortune cookie has 66µg of Folate, while Milky way has 4µg.
  • Fortune cookie contains less Sodium.

We used Cookies, fortune and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar 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 14% 35% 11% 18% 49% 19% 29% 22% 19% 11%
Contains more IronIron +193.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +858.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +145%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.4%

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 2.3% 6.6% 18% 12% 12% 24% 2.9% 9.3% 3.2% 23% 9% 3% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1094.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1550%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2866.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +227.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +175%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.014mg

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% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18%
Contains more WaterWater +27%
Contains more FatsFats +538.1%
Contains more OtherOther +17.3%
~equal in Protein ~4.01g

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
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.26 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Milky way Opinion
Calories 378kcal 456kcal Milky way
Protein 4.2g 4.01g Fortune cookie
Fats 2.7g 17.23g Milky way
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Milky way
Net carbs 82.4g 70.17g Fortune cookie
Carbs 84g 71.17g Fortune cookie
Cholesterol 2mg 9mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Milky way
Magnesium 7mg 20mg Milky way
Calcium 12mg 115mg Milky way
Potassium 41mg 124mg Milky way
Iron 1.44mg 0.49mg Fortune cookie
Sugar 45.42g 59.69g Fortune cookie
Fiber 1.6g 1g Fortune cookie
Copper 0.06mg 0.147mg Milky way
Zinc 0.17mg 0.69mg Milky way
Phosphorus 35mg 67mg Milky way
Sodium 31mg 167mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 3IU 110IU Milky way
Vitamin A 1µg 31µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.89mg Milky way
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Milky way
Manganese 0.19mg 0.147mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 2.9µg 2µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.046mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.103mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 0.154mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.155mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.014mg Milky way
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.18µg Milky way
Vitamin K 1.1µg 3.6µg Milky way
Folate 66µg 4µg Fortune cookie
Trans Fat 0.206g Fortune cookie
Choline 6mg 16.5mg Milky way
Saturated Fat 0.669g 12.016g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 2.23g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0.26g 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
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fortune cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Milky way
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
10%
Milky way
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
23%
Milky way

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.347g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.