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Chinese cuisine vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinese cuisine and Cream of Wheat

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Zinc, however, Cream of Wheat is richer in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cream of Wheat covers your daily Iron needs 48% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 19% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +920%
Contains more CopperCopper +14%
Contains more ZincZinc +782.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +322.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more IronIron +346.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.1%

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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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% 46% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +440.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +51200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +603%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +284.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2108.3%
Contains more OtherOther +243.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.4%
~equal in Water ~84.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3587.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1489.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1571.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Cream of Wheat Opinion
Calories 105kcal 62kcal Chinese cuisine
Protein 7.08g 1.84g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 0.24g Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 5.79g 12.48g Cream of Wheat
Carbs 7.29g 13.08g Cream of Wheat
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 6mg Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 204mg 20mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 2.41g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 1.5g 0.6g Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.043mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.5mg 0.17mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 18mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 1262IU 773IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 63µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.02mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg 3.5µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 3.093mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.082mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.058g Cream of Wheat
Choline 34.5mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.033g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.134g Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.025mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.058mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.08mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.139mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg 0.047mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.034mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.099mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg 0.089mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0.042mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Cream of Wheat
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
37%
Chinese cuisine
26%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients
  2. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.