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Fortune cookie vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fortune cookie and yolk?

  • Fortune cookie has less choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin B2, and vitamin A than yolk.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 361% higher.
  • Fortune cookie contains less saturated fat.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index than fortune cookie.

We used Cookies, fortune and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types in this comparison.

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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%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +975%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.9%
Contains more IronIron +89.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1252.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1014.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1831%

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%
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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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7566.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +906.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19400%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +13570%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.176mg

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
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2239.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +277.6%
Contains more FatsFats +883%
Contains more WaterWater +553.9%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%

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
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +772.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +802.1%

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 Yolk
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 Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 2mg 1085mg 361%
Choline 6mg 820.2mg 148%
Selenium 2.9µg 56µg 97%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.95µg 81%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 2.99mg 54%
Phosphorus 35mg 390mg 51%
Vitamin A 1µg 381µg 42%
Saturated fat 0.669g 9.551g 40%
Fats 2.7g 26.54g 37%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.528mg 31%
Carbs 84g 3.59g 27%
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU 27%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.35mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 1.345g 11.738g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 4.204g 25%
Protein 4.2g 15.86g 23%
Folate 66µg 146µg 20%
Zinc 0.17mg 2.3mg 19%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 2.58mg 17%
Iron 1.44mg 2.73mg 16%
Calcium 12mg 129mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.84mg 0.024mg 11%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.055mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Calories 378kcal 322kcal 3%
Copper 0.06mg 0.077mg 2%
Potassium 41mg 109mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.176mg 1%
Sodium 31mg 48mg 1%
Net carbs 82.4g 3.59g N/A
Magnesium 7mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 45.42g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.123mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fortune cookie Yolk
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
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Fortune cookie
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1083mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.882g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.