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Pasta vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pasta and Fortune cookie

  • Pasta has more Vitamin B12, however, Fortune cookie is higher in Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Fortune cookie contains 14 times less Vitamin B12 than Pasta. Pasta contains 0.14µg of Vitamin B12, while Fortune cookie contains 0.01µg.
  • Fortune cookie has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +229.4%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +70.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +229.4%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +70.8%

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.
Pasta
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Contains more Vitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Equal in Folate - 66
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 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 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Equal in Folate - 66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.6%
Contains more Water +757%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +236.9%
Contains more Other +254.8%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 +22.6%
Contains more Water +757%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +236.9%
Contains more Other +254.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +984.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.466
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +984.7%
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.
Pasta Fortune cookie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 5.15g 4.2g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 2.7g Fortune cookie
Carbs 24.93g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 131kcal 378kcal Fortune cookie
Sugar 45.42g Pasta
Fiber 1.6g Fortune cookie
Calcium 6mg 12mg Fortune cookie
Iron 1.14mg 1.44mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 18mg 7mg Pasta
Phosphorus 63mg 35mg Pasta
Potassium 24mg 41mg Fortune cookie
Sodium 6mg 31mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.17mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0.06mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.19mg Pasta
Selenium 2.9µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 20IU 3IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.03mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.182mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.13mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.84mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.297mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.013mg Pasta
Folate 64µg 66µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.01µg Pasta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Fortune cookie
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.061mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg 0.123mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.165mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg 0.295mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg 0.157mg Fortune cookie
Methionine 0.079mg 0.076mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.203mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg 0.192mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg 0.088mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 2mg Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.669g Pasta
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 1.345g Fortune cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.466g Fortune cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pasta 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
16%
Pasta
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.