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Cream of Wheat vs. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cream of Wheat and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

  • Cream of Wheat has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 208% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp.

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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.
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
3
:
7
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Iron +81.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1216.7%
Contains more Potassium +960%
Contains more Zinc +4311.8%
Contains more Copper +365.1%
Contains more Selenium +468.6%
Cream of Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 338% 52% 102% 19% 78% 205% 67% 0% 109%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Iron +81.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1216.7%
Contains more Potassium +960%
Contains more Zinc +4311.8%
Contains more Copper +365.1%
Contains more Selenium +468.6%

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.
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
1
:
10
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Contains more Vitamin A +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +439.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450.2%
Contains more Folate +437.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 8% 99% 0% 313% 324% 314% 0% 393% 250% 625% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +439.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450.2%
Contains more Folate +437.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
1
:
4
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Contains more Water +3276%
Contains more Protein +258.7%
Contains more Fats +1983.3%
Contains more Carbs +534.6%
Contains more Other +559.1%
Cream of Wheat
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
7% 5% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more Water +3276%
Contains more Protein +258.7%
Contains more Fats +1983.3%
Contains more Carbs +534.6%
Contains more Other +559.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
1
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2
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5051.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1168.7%
Cream of Wheat
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.7 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5051.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1168.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream of Wheat Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 78.6g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Protein 1.84g 6.6g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Fats 0.24g 5g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Carbs 13.08g 83g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calories 62kcal 390kcal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sugar 0.07g 34.7g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 4.4g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium 64mg 24mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 4.96mg 9mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Magnesium 6mg 72mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Phosphorus 18mg 237mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Potassium 20mg 212mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sodium 102mg 596mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg 7.5mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Copper 0.043mg 0.2mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Selenium 3.5µg 19.9µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 773IU 2500IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 740µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.4mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 133IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 3.3µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 1.25mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 1.4mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 16.7mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B5 0.082mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 1.7mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Folate 62µg 333µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B12 0µg 5µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.2µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Tryptophan 0.025mg Cream of Wheat
Threonine 0.058mg Cream of Wheat
Isoleucine 0.08mg Cream of Wheat
Leucine 0.139mg Cream of Wheat
Lysine 0.047mg Cream of Wheat
Methionine 0.034mg Cream of Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Cream of Wheat
Valine 0.089mg Cream of Wheat
Histidine 0.042mg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.5g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.9g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 1.7g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.7g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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
28%
Cream of Wheat
206%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/nutrients
  2. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174628/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.