Falafel vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are falafel and fortune cookie different?
- Falafel has more iron, phosphorus, copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B6 than fortune cookie.
- Daily need coverage for iron for falafel is 25% higher.
- Falafel contains 14 times more potassium than fortune cookie. While falafel contains 585mg of potassium, fortune cookie contains only 41mg.
- Fortune cookie has less sodium.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index (33) than fortune cookie (77).
Falafel, home-prepared and Cookies, fortune are the varieties 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1071.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1326.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +330% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +782.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +448.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +190% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +861.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
84 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +216.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +559.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +332.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.466 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +656.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +792.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.9% |
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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| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.44mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.466g | 25% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 2.7g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 35mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 1.345g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.19mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.06mg | 22% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 4.2g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 7mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 84g | 17% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 41mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.17mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 31mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.013mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.669g | 8% |
| Folate | 93µg | 66µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.84mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.182mg | 3% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 378kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 82.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.42g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.714g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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.