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Fortune cookie vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fortune cookie and Reeses cups

  • Fortune cookie is higher in Manganese, however, Reeses cups are richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Reeses cups' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 50% higher.
  • Fortune cookie has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fortune and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups.

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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 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
Contains more IronIron +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +785.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +736.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +652.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +360%

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 1% 3.4% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +32%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +81.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +490%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.7%
Contains more WaterWater +455.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1030.7%
Contains more OtherOther +120.9%

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
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +874%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1080.3%

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 Reeses cups
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 378kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Protein 4.2g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 2.7g 30.53g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Reeses cups
Net carbs 82.4g 51.76g Fortune cookie
Carbs 84g 55.36g Fortune cookie
Cholesterol 2mg 6mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 7mg 62mg Reeses cups
Calcium 12mg 78mg Reeses cups
Potassium 41mg 343mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.44mg 1.21mg Fortune cookie
Sugar 45.42g 47.17g Fortune cookie
Fiber 1.6g 3.6g Reeses cups
Copper 0.06mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Zinc 0.17mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 35mg 161mg Reeses cups
Sodium 31mg 357mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 3IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 1µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.15mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0.19mg 0mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 2.9µg 1.4µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.16mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.11mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2µg Reeses cups
Folate 66µg 50µg Fortune cookie
Choline 6mg 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 0.669g 10.73g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 5.5g Reeses cups
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 Reeses cups
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
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.061g)
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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.