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Tuna vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tuna and Fortune cookie

  • Tuna has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin D, and Choline, however, Fortune cookie is richer in Folate.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 191% more.
  • Fortune cookie contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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 +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +851.4%
Contains more Potassium +1185.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Selenium +3631%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +56.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.6%
Contains more Copper +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +1361.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +851.4%
Contains more Potassium +1185.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Selenium +3631%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +56.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.6%
Contains more Copper +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +1361.5%

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.
Tuna
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1099.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7884.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.8%
Contains more Folate +3200%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 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 +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1099.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7884.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.8%
Contains more Folate +3200%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +594%
Contains more Water +762.3%
Contains more Other +16.4%
Contains more Fats +357.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 +594%
Contains more Water +762.3%
Contains more Other +16.4%
Contains more Fats +357.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +874.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.3%
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +874.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 0g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 29.15g 4.2g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 2.7g Fortune cookie
Carbs 0g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 130kcal 378kcal Fortune cookie
Sugar 0g 45.42g Tuna
Fiber 0g 1.6g Fortune cookie
Calcium 4mg 12mg Fortune cookie
Iron 0.92mg 1.44mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 42mg 7mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 35mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 41mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 31mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.45mg 0.17mg Tuna
Copper 0.043mg 0.06mg Fortune cookie
Manganese 0.013mg 0.19mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 108.2µg 2.9µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 3IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 1µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.03mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.182mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.13mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 1.84mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.297mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.013mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 66µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0.01µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.1µg Fortune cookie
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.061mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.123mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.165mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 0.295mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 0.157mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.076mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.203mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 0.192mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.088mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 2mg Fortune cookie
Trans Fat 0.02g Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.669g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.001g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 1.345g Fortune cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.466g Fortune cookie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna 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
92%
Tuna
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.464g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.