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 for 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.
- Taffy (candy) has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of fortune cookie is 77.
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 ZincZinc | +23.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +983.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +7325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
84 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +378.3% |
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Carbs
~84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
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 | -67.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 1.44mg | 18% |
| Folate | 0µg | 66µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.182mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 1.84mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 0.13mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 4.2g | 8% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.049g | 0.669g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.297mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 91.56g | 84g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 0.466g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.838g | 1.345g | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Calories | 397kcal | 378kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 2.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 91.56g | 82.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 68.48g | 45.42g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| 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 |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fortune cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fortune cookie is relatively richer in vitamins