Fortune cookie nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
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*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
One sentence summary of the food
A sweet made with flour and vanilla which is very high in sugars, carbohydrates and calories, contains a surprise message inside and is usually served in US chinese restaurants as a dessert, but chinese origin of which is believed to be a myth.
Important nutritional characteristics for Fortune cookie
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
77 (high)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 cookie (8 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
2.2 (acidic )
Calories
378
Carbs
Calories
Sugars
Folic acid (B9)
Folate, total
Explanation: This food contains more Carbs than 98% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (2%) which contain more Carbs, this food itself is rich in Carbs more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Calories, Sugars, Folic acid (B9) and Folate, total
Fortune cookie Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
8%
Daily Value: 8%
4.2 g of 50 g
Fats:
4%
Daily Value: 4%
2.7 g of 65 g
Carbs:
28%
Daily Value: 28%
84 g of 300 g
Water:
0%
Daily Value: 0%
8 g of 2,000 g
Other:
1.1 g
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Nutrition Facts
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Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
378
% Daily Value*
5%
Total Fat
3g
5%
Saturated Fat
1g
1%
Cholesterol
2mg
1%
Sodium
31mg
28%
TotalCarbohydrate
84g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars 45g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
4g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
12mg
1%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
41mg
1%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
12 mg of 1,000 mg
1%
Iron:
1.44 mg of 18 mg
8%
Magnesium:
7 mg of 400 mg
2%
Phosphorus:
35 mg of 1,000 mg
4%
Potassium:
41 mg of 3,500 mg
1%
Sodium:
31 mg of 2,400 mg
1%
Zinc:
0.17 mg of 15 mg
1%
Copper:
0.06 mg of 2 mg
3%
Manganese:
0.19 mg of 2 mg
10%
Selenium:
2.9 µg of 70 µg
4%
Choline:
6 mg of 550 mg
1%
Mineral chart - relative view
Iron
1.44 mg
TOP 49%
Manganese
0.19 mg
TOP 52%
Calcium
12 mg
TOP 71%
Selenium
2.9 mg
TOP 73%
Copper
0.06 mg
TOP 75%
Sodium
31 mg
TOP 78%
Phosphorus
35 mg
TOP 82%
Zinc
0.17 mg
TOP 87%
Magnesium
7 mg
TOP 89%
Choline
6 mg
TOP 91%
Potassium
41 mg
TOP 93%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
3 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0.03 mg of 20 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 60 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.182 mg of 2 mg
12%
Vitamin B2:
0.13 mg of 2 mg
8%
Vitamin B3:
1.84 mg of 20 mg
9%
Vitamin B5:
0.297 mg of 10 mg
3%
Vitamin B6:
0.013 mg of 2 mg
1%
Folate, total:
66 µg of 400 µg
17%
Vitamin B12:
0.01 µg of 6 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
1.1 µg of 80 µg
1%
Folic acid (B9):
56 µg of 400 µg
14%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Folic acid (B9)
56 µg
TOP 29%
Folate, total
66 µg
TOP 30%
Vitamin B1
0.182 µg
TOP 36%
Vitamin B3
1.84 µg
TOP 60%
Vitamin B2
0.13 µg
TOP 62%
Vitamin B12
0.01 µg
TOP 67%
Vitamin A
3 µg
TOP 72%
Vitamin B5
0.297 µg
TOP 74%
Vitamin K
1.1 µg
TOP 77%
Vitamin E
0.03 µg
TOP 92%
Vitamin B6
0.013 µg
TOP 93%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
61 mg of 280 mg
22%
Threonine:
123 mg of 1,050 mg
12%
Isoleucine:
165 mg of 1,400 mg
12%
Leucine:
295 mg of 2,730 mg
11%
Lysine:
157 mg of 2,100 mg
7%
Methionine:
76 mg of 1,050 mg
7%
Phenylalanine:
203 mg of 1,750 mg
12%
Valine:
192 mg of 1,820 mg
11%
Histidine:
88 mg of 700 mg
13%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.466 g
Fiber content / ratio for Fortune cookie
Sugars:
45.42 g
Fiber:
1.6 g
All nutrients for Fortune cookie per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 10% | 65% | 4.2g |
1.5 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 4% | 63% | 2.7g |
12.3 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 28% | 2% | 84g |
3 times more than Rice 
|
| Calories | 15% | 18% | 378kcal |
8 times more than Orange 
|
| Sugars | 50% | 24% | 45.42g |
5.1 times more than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 4% | 42% | 1.6g |
1.5 times less than Orange
|
| Calcium | 1% | 71% | 12mg |
10.4 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 8% | 49% | 1.44mg |
1.8 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 2% | 89% | 7mg |
20 times less than Kidney bean 
|
| Phosphorus | 5% | 82% | 35mg |
5.2 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 1% | 93% | 41mg |
3.6 times less than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 1% | 78% | 31mg |
15.8 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 2% | 87% | 0.17mg |
37.1 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 0% | 75% | 0.06mg |
2.4 times less than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin A | 0% | 72% | 3IU |
5568.7 times less than Carrot 
|
| Vitamin E | 0% | 92% | 0.03mg |
48.7 times less than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 12% | 36% | 0.18mg |
1.5 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 8% | 62% | 0.13mg |
Equal to Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 9% | 60% | 1.84mg |
5.2 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 3% | 74% | 0.3mg |
3.8 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 1% | 93% | 0.01mg |
9.2 times less than Oat 
|
| Folate, total | 17% | 30% | 66µg |
1.1 times more than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0% | 67% | 0.01µg |
70 times less than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 1% | 77% | 1.1µg |
92.4 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folic acid (B9) | 14% | 29% | 56µg |
INF times more than Banana 
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 84% | 0.06mg |
5 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 88% | 0.12mg |
5.9 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 87% | 0.17mg |
5.5 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 87% | 0.3mg |
8.2 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 88% | 0.16mg |
2.9 times less than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 86% | 0.08mg |
1.3 times less than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 86% | 0.2mg |
3.3 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 87% | 0.19mg |
10.6 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 87% | 0.09mg |
8.5 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 1% | 56% | 2mg |
186.5 times less than Egg
|
| Saturated Fat | 3% | 66% | 0.67g |
8.8 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 60% | 1.35g |
7.3 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 63% | 0.47g |
101.2 times less than Walnut 
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.