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Mounds candy bar vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mounds candy bar and fortune cookie

  • Mounds candy bar has more copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and potassium, while fortune cookie has more folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Mounds candy bar covers your daily need for saturated fat, 100% more than fortune cookie.
  • Mounds candy bar contains 8 times more magnesium than fortune cookie. While mounds candy bar contains 55mg of magnesium, fortune cookie contains only 7mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fortune cookie is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Cookies, fortune.

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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 39% 6.3% 28% 78% 133% 30% 39% 19% 124% 36%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +685.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +682.9%
Contains more IronIron +45.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +547.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +398.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%

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 1.3% 0% 3.8% 0% 12% 13% 5.2% 15% 21% 0% 4% 4.5% 6.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +564.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 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 FatsFats +885.2%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.4%
~equal in Protein ~4.2g
~equal in Other ~1.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.466 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +244.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +232.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Fortune cookie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.58g 0.669g 91%
Copper 0.4mg 0.06mg 38%
Fats 26.6g 2.7g 37%
Manganese 0.948mg 0.19mg 33%
Folate 6µg 66µg 15%
Magnesium 55mg 7mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.182mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 1.84mg 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.17mg 8%
Carbs 58.59g 84g 8%
Phosphorus 91mg 35mg 8%
Potassium 321mg 41mg 8%
Iron 2.09mg 1.44mg 8%
Fiber 3.7g 1.6g 8%
Selenium 6.6µg 2.9µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.013mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.13mg 6%
Calories 486kcal 378kcal 5%
Sodium 145mg 31mg 5%
Caffeine 17mg 0mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 1.345g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.466g 2%
Choline 11.8mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.297mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 12mg 1%
Protein 4.6g 4.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 54.89g 82.4g N/A
Cholesterol 2mg 2mg 0%
Sugar 46.19g 45.42g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0%
Threonine 0.123mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Fortune cookie
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
7%
Mounds candy bar
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.911g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (2 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.