Fortune cookie vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fortune cookie and twix
- Fortune cookie is higher in folate and iron; however, twix is richer in copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Twix's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 91% higher.
- Fortune cookie has 3 times more folate than twix. While fortune cookie has 66µg of folate, twix has only 26µg.
- Fortune cookie has less sodium.
- Twix has a lower glycemic index (44) than fortune cookie (77).
The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, fortune and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars.
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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 IronIron | +77.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +285.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +783.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +353.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +228.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +523.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +409.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +248.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
84 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
4.91 g
Fats:
24.85 g
Carbs:
64.8 g
Water:
4.23 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +89.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +820.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.466 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.628 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.669g | 18.96g | 83% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 24.85g | 34% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.197mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.33µg | 13% |
| Folate | 66µg | 26µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 105mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 106mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.06mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 0.81mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 198mg | 7% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 502kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.208mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 84g | 64.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.74mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.84mg | 1.109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 186mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.19mg | 0.273mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.345g | 2.988g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 5.6µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 4.3µg | 3% |
| Choline | 6mg | 20.9mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.182mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.466g | 0.628g | 1% |
| Protein | 4.2g | 4.91g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.265mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 82.4g | 63.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.42g | 48.25g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.342g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.123mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.295mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)