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Oatmeal vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oatmeal and Fortune cookie

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Fortune cookie has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Oatmeal is 57% higher.
  • Fortune cookie has 130 times less Vitamin A RAE than Oatmeal. Oatmeal has 130µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fortune cookie has 1µg.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +313.9%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains more Zinc +264.7%
Contains more Manganese +193.7%
Contains more Selenium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +313.9%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains more Zinc +264.7%
Contains more Manganese +193.7%
Contains more Selenium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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 +14333.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2130.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 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 +14333.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2130.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +950.4%
Contains more Protein +77.2%
Contains more Fats +98.5%
Contains more Carbs +619.8%
Contains more Other +93%
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 Water +950.4%
Contains more Protein +77.2%
Contains more Fats +98.5%
Contains more Carbs +619.8%
Contains more Other +93%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.466
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244%
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.
Oatmeal Fortune cookie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 2.37g 4.2g Fortune cookie
Fats 1.36g 2.7g Fortune cookie
Carbs 11.67g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 68kcal 378kcal Fortune cookie
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g 45.42g Oatmeal
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Oatmeal
Calcium 80mg 12mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 1.44mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 7mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 35mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 41mg Oatmeal
Sodium 49mg 31mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.62mg 0.17mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.06mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.558mg 0.19mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 2.9µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 433IU 3IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 1µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.03mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.182mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.13mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 1.84mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.297mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.013mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 66µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.1µg Fortune cookie
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.061mg Fortune cookie
Threonine 0.083mg 0.123mg Fortune cookie
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.165mg Fortune cookie
Leucine 0.2mg 0.295mg Fortune cookie
Lysine 0.135mg 0.157mg Fortune cookie
Methionine 0.04mg 0.076mg Fortune cookie
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.203mg Fortune cookie
Valine 0.151mg 0.192mg Fortune cookie
Histidine 0.057mg 0.088mg Fortune cookie
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.669g Oatmeal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 1.345g Fortune cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.466g Fortune cookie

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Oatmeal 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
27%
Oatmeal
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.96g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.443g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.