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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 of 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% 0.18% 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 Opinion
Calories 486kcal 378kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 4.2g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 2.7g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 54.89g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Carbs 58.59g 84g Fortune cookie
Cholesterol 2mg 2mg
Magnesium 55mg 7mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 12mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 321mg 41mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 1.44mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 45.42g Fortune cookie
Fiber 3.7g 1.6g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.06mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.17mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 35mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 31mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.03mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 2.9µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.182mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.13mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 1.84mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.297mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.013mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.1µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 66µg Fortune cookie
Choline 11.8mg 6mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 0.669g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 1.345g Fortune cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.466g Fortune cookie
Tryptophan 0.061mg Fortune cookie
Threonine 0.123mg Fortune cookie
Isoleucine 0.165mg Fortune cookie
Leucine 0.295mg Fortune cookie
Lysine 0.157mg Fortune cookie
Methionine 0.076mg Fortune cookie
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Fortune cookie
Valine 0.192mg Fortune cookie
Histidine 0.088mg Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fortune cookie

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
14%
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.