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Fortune cookie vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fortune cookie and mortadella

  • Fortune cookie is higher in folate; however, mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, choline, and vitamin B6.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11759% higher.
  • Fortune cookie has 22 times more folate than mortadella. While fortune cookie has 66µg of folate, mortadella has only 3µg.
  • Fortune cookie has less saturated fat.
  • Mortadella has a lower glycemic index (28) than fortune cookie (77).

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fortune and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +533.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1135.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +679.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg

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 0% 0% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1103.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2654.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +289.8%
Contains more FatsFats +840.4%
Contains more WaterWater +553.8%
Contains more OtherOther +162.7%

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
40% 47% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +746.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +569.5%

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 Mortadella
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 153mg 11759%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.48µg 61%
Sodium 31mg 1246mg 53%
Saturated fat 0.669g 9.51g 40%
Selenium 2.9µg 22.6µg 36%
Fats 2.7g 25.39g 35%
Carbs 84g 3.05g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 1.345g 11.38g 25%
Protein 4.2g 16.37g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 3.12g 18%
Cholesterol 2mg 56mg 18%
Zinc 0.17mg 2.1mg 18%
Folate 66µg 3µg 16%
Choline 6mg 72.2mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.13mg 9%
Phosphorus 35mg 97mg 9%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.03mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 2.673mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU 5%
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.119mg 5%
Potassium 41mg 163mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.44mg 3%
Calories 378kcal 311kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.22mg 1%
Iron 1.44mg 1.4mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 18mg 1%
Magnesium 7mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 82.4g 3.05g N/A
Sugar 45.42g 0g N/A
Copper 0.06mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.123mg 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.52mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Mortadella
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
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 1215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.841g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.