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Fortune cookie vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fortune cookie and Waffle different?

  • Waffle is higher than Fortune cookie in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Waffle covers your daily need of Selenium 79% more than Fortune cookie.
  • Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cookies, fortune and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.

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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 -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +2025%
Contains more Iron +60.4%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +287.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +39.5%
Contains more Selenium +1493.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.062
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 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +2025%
Contains more Iron +60.4%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +287.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +39.5%
Contains more Selenium +1493.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.062

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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Waffle
Contains more Folate +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +7500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2400%
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 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Folate +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +7500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +155.3%
Contains more Protein +88.1%
Contains more Fats +422.2%
Contains more Water +425%
Contains more Other +181.8%
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Carbs +155.3%
Contains more Protein +88.1%
Contains more Fats +422.2%
Contains more Water +425%
Contains more Other +181.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1356%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1356%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fortune cookie Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 82.4g 32.9g Fortune cookie
Protein 4.2g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 2.7g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 84g 32.9g Fortune cookie
Calories 378kcal 291kcal Fortune cookie
Sugar 45.42g Waffle
Fiber 1.6g Fortune cookie
Calcium 12mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 1.44mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 7mg 19mg Waffle
Phosphorus 35mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 41mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 31mg 511mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.17mg 0.68mg Waffle
Copper 0.06mg 0.062mg Waffle
Manganese 0.19mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 2.9µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 3IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.03mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.056mg Waffle
Folate 66µg 46µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1.1µg Fortune cookie
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.123mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.295mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.157mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.076mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.192mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.088mg 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 2mg 69mg Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 0.669g 2.866g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 1.345g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Waffle
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
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.197g)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.