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Fortune cookie vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fortune cookie and Shortbread

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin K, and Selenium in Shortbread is higher than in Fortune cookie.
  • Shortbread covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 37% more than Fortune cookie.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fortune cookie is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, fortune and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Iron +106.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.6%
Contains more Potassium +114.6%
Contains more Zinc +188.2%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%
Contains more Selenium +113.8%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Iron +106.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.6%
Contains more Potassium +114.6%
Contains more Zinc +188.2%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%
Contains more Selenium +113.8%
Equal in Calcium - 13

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +446.2%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 50% 2% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +446.2%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Water +122.2%
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Fats +871.1%
Equal in Other - 1.03
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Water +122.2%
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Fats +871.1%
Equal in Other - 1.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +398.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1686.7%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +398.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1686.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 82.4g 62.48g Fortune cookie
Protein 4.2g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 2.7g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 84g 63.78g Fortune cookie
Calories 378kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 45.42g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 1.6g 1.3g Fortune cookie
Calcium 12mg 13mg Shortbread
Iron 1.44mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 7mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 35mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 41mg 88mg Shortbread
Sodium 31mg 353mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.17mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.06mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.19mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 2.9µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 3IU 1IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.03mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 66µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin K 1.1µg 11µg Shortbread
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
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 0.669g 8.105g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Shortbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.77g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.436g)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.