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Fortune cookie vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fortune cookie and Reese's pieces

  • Fortune cookie has more Iron, however, Reese's pieces are richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 79% more.
  • Fortune cookie contains 3 times more Iron than Reese's pieces. Fortune cookie contains 1.44mg of Iron, while Reese's pieces contain 0.49mg.
  • Fortune cookie contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, fortune and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.

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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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
Contains more IronIron +193.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +262.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +775.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +583.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +576.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +491.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +478.9%

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 0% 0% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +436.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +378.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.18mg

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
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.3%
Contains more WaterWater +700%
Contains more ProteinProtein +196.7%
Contains more FatsFats +817.4%
Contains more OtherOther +73.6%

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
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +231.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +303.4%

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 Reese's pieces
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Reese's pieces Opinion
Calories 378kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Protein 4.2g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 2.7g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Net carbs 82.4g 56.86g Fortune cookie
Carbs 84g 59.86g Fortune cookie
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 7mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 12mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 41mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Iron 1.44mg 0.49mg Fortune cookie
Sugar 45.42g 53.25g Fortune cookie
Fiber 1.6g 3g Reese's pieces
Copper 0.06mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 0.17mg 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 35mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 31mg 194mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 0.19mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 2.9µg 0.8µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.18mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 1.1µg 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Folate 66µg 55µg Fortune cookie
Choline 6mg 28.7mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 0.669g 16.42g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 1.88g Reese's pieces
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 Reese's pieces
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
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.751g)
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.