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Fortune cookie vs. Tootsie roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fortune cookie and Tootsie roll

  • Fortune cookie has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Tootsie roll is higher in Copper, and Vitamin K.
  • Fortune cookie covers your daily Folate needs 14% more than Tootsie roll.
  • Tootsie roll contains 16 times less Fiber than Fortune cookie. Fortune cookie contains 1.6g of Fiber, while Tootsie roll contains 0.1g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, fortune and Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll.

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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 16% 11% 10% 30% 43% 11% 24% 5.7% 6.1% 12%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +304.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +214.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.9%

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% 13% 0% 14% 16% 3.9% 17% 2.3% 0% 24% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +776.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +772.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.29mg

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
3% 88% 7%
Protein: 1.59 g
Fats: 3.31 g
Carbs: 87.73 g
Water: 6.69 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
Contains more OtherOther +61.8%
Contains more FatsFats +22.6%
~equal in Carbs ~87.73g

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
31% 61% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.967 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.266 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Tootsie roll Opinion
Calories 378kcal 387kcal Tootsie roll
Protein 4.2g 1.59g Fortune cookie
Fats 2.7g 3.31g Tootsie roll
Net carbs 82.4g 87.63g Tootsie roll
Carbs 84g 87.73g Tootsie roll
Cholesterol 2mg 2mg
Magnesium 7mg 22mg Tootsie roll
Calcium 12mg 36mg Tootsie roll
Potassium 41mg 116mg Tootsie roll
Iron 1.44mg 0.8mg Fortune cookie
Sugar 45.42g 56.32g Fortune cookie
Fiber 1.6g 0.1g Fortune cookie
Copper 0.06mg 0.13mg Tootsie roll
Zinc 0.17mg 0.4mg Tootsie roll
Starch 15.3g Tootsie roll
Phosphorus 35mg 57mg Tootsie roll
Sodium 31mg 44mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.65mg Tootsie roll
Manganese 0.19mg 0.047mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 2.9µg 2.2µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.056mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.07mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 0.21mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.29mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.01mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin K 1.1µg 9.6µg Tootsie roll
Folate 66µg 9µg Fortune cookie
Choline 6mg Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 0.669g 0.967g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 1.929g Tootsie roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0.266g Fortune cookie
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.19mg Tootsie roll
Threonine 0.123mg 0.04mg Fortune cookie
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.06mg Fortune cookie
Leucine 0.295mg 0.11mg Fortune cookie
Lysine 0.157mg 0.09mg Fortune cookie
Methionine 0.076mg 0.01mg Fortune cookie
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.05mg Fortune cookie
Valine 0.192mg 0.08mg Fortune cookie
Histidine 0.088mg 0.03mg Fortune cookie
Fructose 0.4g Tootsie roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.016g Tootsie roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Tootsie roll
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
8%
Tootsie roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
17%
Tootsie roll

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.298g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (2 mg)
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. Tootsie roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167971/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.