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Ice cream vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ice cream and Fortune cookie?

  • Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Fortune cookie is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Ice cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 31% higher.
  • Ice cream has 118 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fortune cookie. Ice cream has 118µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fortune cookie has 1µg.
  • Fortune cookie contains less Cholesterol.

We used Ice creams, vanilla and Cookies, fortune 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.
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +385.4%
Contains more Zinc +305.9%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains less Sodium -61.3%
Contains more Copper +160.9%
Contains more Manganese +2275%
Contains more Selenium +61.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +385.4%
Contains more Zinc +305.9%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains less Sodium -61.3%
Contains more Copper +160.9%
Contains more Manganese +2275%
Contains more Selenium +61.1%

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 +13933.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1486.2%
Contains more Folate +1220%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 +13933.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1486.2%
Contains more Folate +1220%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +307.4%
Contains more Water +662.5%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Carbs +255.9%
Contains more Other +22.2%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 Fats +307.4%
Contains more Water +662.5%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Carbs +255.9%
Contains more Other +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.466
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.466

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 3.5g 4.2g Fortune cookie
Fats 11g 2.7g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 207kcal 378kcal Fortune cookie
Sugar 21.22g 45.42g Ice cream
Fiber 0.7g 1.6g Fortune cookie
Calcium 128mg 12mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 1.44mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 14mg 7mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 105mg 35mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 41mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 31mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.69mg 0.17mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.06mg Fortune cookie
Manganese 0.008mg 0.19mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 1.8µg 2.9µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 421IU 3IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 1µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.03mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.182mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.13mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 1.84mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.297mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.013mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg 66µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.01µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.1µg Fortune cookie
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.061mg Fortune cookie
Threonine 0.146mg 0.123mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.165mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg 0.295mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg 0.157mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg 0.076mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.203mg Fortune cookie
Valine 0.217mg 0.192mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg 0.088mg
Cholesterol 44mg 2mg Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.669g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 1.345g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.466g Fortune cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.