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Fortune cookie vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fortune cookie and Swiss cheese

  • Fortune cookie is higher in iron and vitamin B1; however, Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 127% higher.
  • Fortune cookie has 17 times more vitamin B1 than Swiss cheese. While fortune cookie has 0.182mg of vitamin B1, Swiss cheese has only 0.011mg.
  • Fortune cookie has less saturated fat.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than fortune cookie (77).

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fortune and Cheese, swiss.

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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more IronIron +1007.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +630.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +371.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2470.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1540%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +934.5%

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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2775%
Contains more FolateFolate +560%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +158.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5733.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +541.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1047.8%
Contains more WaterWater +370.4%
Contains more OtherOther +170.9%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +498.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.8%

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 Swiss cheese
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 Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 3.06µg 127%
Calcium 12mg 890mg 88%
Saturated fat 0.669g 18.227g 80%
Phosphorus 35mg 574mg 77%
Selenium 2.9µg 30µg 49%
Protein 4.2g 26.96g 46%
Fats 2.7g 30.99g 44%
Zinc 0.17mg 4.37mg 38%
Vitamin A 1µg 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 2mg 93mg 30%
Carbs 84g 1.44g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 1.345g 8.046g 17%
Iron 1.44mg 0.13mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.011mg 14%
Folate 66µg 10µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.302mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 0.064mg 11%
Sodium 31mg 187mg 7%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.026mg 7%
Magnesium 7mg 33mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 1.341g 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.071mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.6mg 4%
Choline 6mg 15.5mg 2%
Calories 378kcal 393kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.353mg 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.047mg 1%
Potassium 41mg 72mg 1%
Net carbs 82.4g 1.44g N/A
Sugar 45.42g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.123mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.558g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.