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Fortune cookie vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fortune cookie and potato chips

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, phosphorus, vitamin K, magnesium, and fiber than fortune cookie.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 61% more.
  • Fortune cookie contains less saturated fat.
  • Fortune cookie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fortune cookie is 77, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, fortune and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +857.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3009.8%
Contains more IronIron +13.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +410%
Contains more ZincZinc +541.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +371.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +131.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +179.3%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4976.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1909.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +525%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.167mg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.8%
Contains more WaterWater +321.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1181.5%
Contains more OtherOther +227.3%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +631.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2511.6%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 12.17g 78%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 9.11mg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.66mg 50%
Fats 2.7g 34.6g 49%
Saturated fat 0.669g 10.96g 47%
Potassium 41mg 1275mg 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Copper 0.06mg 0.306mg 27%
Histidine 0.088mg 153mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.345g 9.84g 21%
Phosphorus 35mg 165mg 19%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 22.1µg 18%
Magnesium 7mg 67mg 14%
Fiber 1.6g 4.8g 13%
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 3.827mg 12%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.44mg 11%
Carbs 84g 52.9g 10%
Selenium 2.9µg 8.1µg 9%
Calories 378kcal 536kcal 8%
Zinc 0.17mg 1.09mg 8%
Choline 6mg 37.5mg 6%
Protein 4.2g 7g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.197mg 5%
Folate 66µg 45µg 5%
Iron 1.44mg 1.63mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.402mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.167mg 1%
Sodium 31mg 8mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 24mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 82.4g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 45.42g 0.22g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.123mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.392mg 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 Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.