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Twizzlers vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Twizzlers and Fortune cookie

  • The amount of Iron in Fortune cookie is higher than in Twizzlers.
  • Fortune cookie covers your daily need of Iron 15% more than Twizzlers.
  • Twizzlers contain 6 times more Sodium than Fortune cookie. While Twizzlers contain 195mg of Sodium, Fortune cookie contains only 31mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 3.3% 11% 0% 0% 10% 25% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.6% 3.6% 54% 20% 4.6% 15% 4% 25% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.8%
Contains more IronIron +414.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.18% 0.6% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 1.3% 2.8% 50% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 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 WaterWater +87.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.6%
Contains more OtherOther +59.4%
~equal in Fats ~2.7g
~equal in Carbs ~84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 73% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
27% 54% 19%
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 -19.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +232.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twizzlers Fortune cookie Opinion
Calories 347kcal 378kcal Fortune cookie
Protein 2.3g 4.2g Fortune cookie
Fats 2.64g 2.7g Fortune cookie
Net carbs 78.77g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Carbs 79.37g 84g Fortune cookie
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Twizzlers
Magnesium 7mg Fortune cookie
Calcium 8mg 12mg Fortune cookie
Potassium 37mg 41mg Fortune cookie
Iron 0.28mg 1.44mg Fortune cookie
Sugar 51.35g 45.42g Fortune cookie
Fiber 0.6g 1.6g Fortune cookie
Copper 0.06mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.17mg Fortune cookie
Phosphorus 24mg 35mg Fortune cookie
Sodium 195mg 31mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 1µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.03mg Fortune cookie
Manganese 0.19mg Fortune cookie
Selenium 2.9µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B1 0.182mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.13mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 1.84mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.013mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin K 1.1µg Fortune cookie
Folate 66µg Fortune cookie
Choline 6mg Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 0.54g 0.669g Twizzlers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.88g 1.345g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.466g 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
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fortune cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers Fortune cookie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Twizzlers
14%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
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
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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.