Know what’s on your plate
Fortune cookie
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 378 kcal —
- Protein 4.2 g 8%
- Carbohydrate 82 g 30%
- Fat 2.7 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.7 g 3%
- Fibre 1.6 g 6%
- Sugars 45 g —
- Sodium 31 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 2 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.03 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 1.1 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.18 mg 15%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.13 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 1.8 mg 12%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.3 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.01 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 66 µg 17%
- Vitamin B12 0.01 µg 0%
- Choline 6 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 12 mg 1%
- Iron 1.4 mg 8%
- Magnesium 7 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 35 mg 3%
- Potassium 41 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.17 mg 2%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.19 mg 8%
- Selenium 2.9 µg 5%
Questions about Fortune cookie
What is a fortune cookie, and where did it originate?
It is a crisp, folded biscuit with a small paper message tucked inside. Despite its association with Chinese restaurants, the modern fortune cookie developed in the United States, drawing on earlier Japanese crackers.
How are fortune cookies made?
A thin batter is baked into small rounds until set but still pliable. A paper message is added, then each warm round is folded in half and bent over the rim of a cup before it hardens.
Can you make fortune cookies at home?
Yes, but work quickly: bake just a few thin rounds at a time, then fold each around its message while it is still hot and flexible. Wear clean gloves to protect your fingers, and use the rim of a mug to shape the characteristic bend.
How should you store fortune cookies so they stay crisp?
Keep them in an airtight tin or sealed container at room temperature, away from steam and humidity. Once exposed to damp air, they quickly lose their snap.
Can you eat the paper inside a fortune cookie?
No. The message is printed on paper and is meant to be removed and read, not eaten.
Do fortune cookies really predict the future?
No—the message is a playful saying or prediction, not a reliable forecast. Some cookies also include lucky numbers, but those are part of the entertainment.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 3824 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
