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Fortune cookie vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fortune cookie and omelette

  • Fortune cookie is higher in vitamin B1; however, omelette is richer in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 104% higher.
  • Fortune cookie has 5 times more vitamin B1 than omelette. While fortune cookie has 0.182mg of vitamin B1, omelette has only 0.034mg.
  • Fortune cookie has less saturated fat.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index (0) than fortune cookie (77).

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fortune and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +691.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +541.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +377.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +789.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg
~equal in Copper ~0.063mg

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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +435.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2775%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +309.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +4026.7%
~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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13025%
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.7%
Contains more FatsFats +331.9%
Contains more WaterWater +851.6%
~equal in Other ~1g

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +260.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +482%

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 Omelette
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 Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 2mg 313mg 104%
Choline 6mg 247.6mg 44%
Selenium 2.9µg 25.8µg 42%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.76µg 31%
Carbs 84g 0.64g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.386mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 1.289mg 20%
Phosphorus 35mg 167mg 19%
Vitamin A 1µg 172µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 2.712g 15%
Fats 2.7g 11.66g 14%
Protein 4.2g 10.57g 13%
Saturated fat 0.669g 3.319g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.034mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 0.064mg 11%
Calories 378kcal 154kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.143mg 10%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.345g 4.843g 9%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.29mg 8%
Zinc 0.17mg 1.09mg 8%
Folate 66µg 39µg 7%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.024mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Sodium 31mg 155mg 5%
Calcium 12mg 48mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 4.5µg 3%
Potassium 41mg 117mg 2%
Magnesium 7mg 11mg 1%
Iron 1.44mg 1.48mg 1%
Net carbs 82.4g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 45.42g 0.31g N/A
Copper 0.06mg 0.063mg 0%
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.123mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 311mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.