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Fortune cookie vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fortune cookie and Taco salad

  • Fortune cookie has more Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Taco salad has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Taco salad is 15% higher.
  • Taco salad has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Fortune cookie. Fortune cookie has 0.182mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco salad has 0.05mg.
  • Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, fortune and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 more Iron +25.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Contains more Calcium +708.3%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.7%
Contains more Potassium +412.2%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Iron +25.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Contains more Calcium +708.3%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.7%
Contains more Potassium +412.2%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +88.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +9800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3100%
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +9800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +605.3%
Contains more Protein +59%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Contains more Water +804.4%
Contains more Other +45.5%
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Carbs +605.3%
Contains more Protein +59%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Contains more Water +804.4%
Contains more Other +45.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.5%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 82.4g 11.91g Fortune cookie
Protein 4.2g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 2.7g 7.46g Taco salad
Carbs 84g 11.91g Fortune cookie
Calories 378kcal 141kcal Fortune cookie
Sugar 45.42g Taco salad
Fiber 1.6g Fortune cookie
Calcium 12mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 1.44mg 1.15mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 7mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 35mg 72mg Taco salad
Potassium 41mg 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 31mg 385mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.17mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.06mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.19mg 0.167mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 2.9µg 2.2µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 3IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.03mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.05mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 1.24mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 66µg 42µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 1.1µg Fortune cookie
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.123mg 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.295mg 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.157mg 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.076mg 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.192mg 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.088mg 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 2mg 22mg Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 0.669g 3.446g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 2.606g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0.883g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Taco salad
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
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 354mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.777g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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

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.