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Mackerel vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Fortune cookie different?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, while Fortune cookie is higher in Folate.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 791% more than Fortune cookie.
  • Mackerel contains 38 times more Cholesterol than Fortune cookie. Mackerel contains 75mg of Cholesterol, while Fortune cookie contains 2mg.

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Cookies, fortune 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 more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +1285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +694.3%
Contains more Potassium +878%
Contains more Zinc +452.9%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +1679.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.7%
Contains more Manganese +850%
Equal in Iron - 1.44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +1285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +694.3%
Contains more Potassium +878%
Contains more Zinc +452.9%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +1679.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.7%
Contains more Manganese +850%
Equal in Iron - 1.44

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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Contains more Vitamin A +5900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +189900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Folate +3200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +5900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +189900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Folate +3200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +467.9%
Contains more Fats +559.6%
Contains more Water +565.9%
Contains more Other +360.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +467.9%
Contains more Fats +559.6%
Contains more Water +565.9%
Contains more Other +360.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +822.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +822.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Fortune cookie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 0g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 23.85g 4.2g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 2.7g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 262kcal 378kcal Fortune cookie
Sugar 45.42g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.6g Fortune cookie
Calcium 15mg 12mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 1.44mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 7mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 35mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 41mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 31mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.94mg 0.17mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.06mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.19mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 51.6µg 2.9µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 3IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 1µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.03mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.182mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.13mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.84mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.297mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.013mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 66µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.01µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 1.1µg Fortune cookie
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.061mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.123mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.165mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.295mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.157mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.076mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.203mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.192mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.088mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 2mg Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.669g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.001g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 1.345g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.466g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel Fortune cookie
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
235%
Mackerel
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.507g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/nutrients
  2. Fortune cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172722/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.