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Waffle vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Waffle and Fortune cookie different?

  • Waffle is higher than Fortune cookie in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Waffle covers your daily need of Selenium 79% more than Fortune cookie.
  • Waffle contains 65 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fortune cookie. Waffle contains 65µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fortune cookie contains 1µg.
  • Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol.

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cookies, fortune types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +2025%
Contains more Iron +60.4%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +287.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +39.5%
Contains more Selenium +1493.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Calcium +2025%
Contains more Iron +60.4%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +287.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +39.5%
Contains more Selenium +1493.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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.
Waffle
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Contains more Vitamin A +7500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2400%
Contains more Folate +43.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 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 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2400%
Contains more Folate +43.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88.1%
Contains more Fats +422.2%
Contains more Water +425%
Contains more Other +181.8%
Contains more Carbs +155.3%
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +88.1%
Contains more Fats +422.2%
Contains more Water +425%
Contains more Other +181.8%
Contains more Carbs +155.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1356%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1356%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 7.9g 4.2g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 2.7g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 291kcal 378kcal Fortune cookie
Sugar 45.42g Waffle
Fiber 1.6g Fortune cookie
Calcium 255mg 12mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 1.44mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 7mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 35mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 41mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 31mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 0.68mg 0.17mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.06mg Waffle
Manganese 0.265mg 0.19mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 2.9µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 3IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 1µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.03mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.182mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.13mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.84mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.297mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.013mg Waffle
Folate 46µg 66µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.01µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1.1µg Fortune cookie
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.061mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.123mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.165mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.295mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.157mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.076mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.203mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.192mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.088mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 2mg Fortune cookie
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0.669g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 1.345g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.466g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.197g)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.