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Taffy (candy) vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taffy (candy) and Fortune cookie

  • The amount of Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B5 in Fortune cookie is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Fortune cookie covers your daily need of Iron 18% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Fortune cookie. While Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of Saturated Fat, Fortune cookie contains only 0.669g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe 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 Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +14300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Potassium +1266.7%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +14300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Potassium +1266.7%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%

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 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7325%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.01
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 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 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7325%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.01

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Contains more Protein +13900%
Contains more Water +64.9%
Contains more Other +378.3%
Equal in Carbs - 84
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 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 +23.3%
Contains more Protein +13900%
Contains more Water +64.9%
Contains more Other +378.3%
Equal in Carbs - 84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.1%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 82.4g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 4.2g Fortune cookie
Fats 3.33g 2.7g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 84g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 378kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 45.42g Fortune cookie
Fiber 0g 1.6g Fortune cookie
Calcium 8mg 12mg Fortune cookie
Iron 0.01mg 1.44mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 0mg 7mg Fortune cookie
Phosphorus 1mg 35mg Fortune cookie
Potassium 3mg 41mg Fortune cookie
Sodium 52mg 31mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.21mg 0.17mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0mg 0.06mg Fortune cookie
Manganese 0mg 0.19mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 0.7µg 2.9µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 100IU 3IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 1µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.03mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.182mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.13mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.84mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.297mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.013mg Fortune cookie
Folate 0µg 66µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.01µg
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.1µg 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
Cholesterol 9mg 2mg Fortune cookie
Trans Fat 0.131g Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.669g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 1.345g Fortune cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.466g Fortune cookie
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) 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
2%
Taffy (candy)
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.