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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 RAE, 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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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3
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.2%
Contains more Potassium +920%
Contains more Zinc +782.4%
Contains more Copper +14%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +91.4%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +346.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Cream of Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.2%
Contains more Potassium +920%
Contains more Zinc +782.4%
Contains more Copper +14%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +91.4%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +346.8%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
7
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5
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +440.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +51200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +603%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more Folate +37.8%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +440.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +51200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +603%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more Folate +37.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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2
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Protein +284.8%
Contains more Fats +2108.3%
Contains more Other +243.2%
Contains more Carbs +79.4%
Equal in Water - 84.4
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
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
Contains more Protein +284.8%
Contains more Fats +2108.3%
Contains more Other +243.2%
Contains more Carbs +79.4%
Equal in Water - 84.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
2
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1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3587.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1489.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Cream of Wheat
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3587.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1489.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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0
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1571.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Chinese cuisine
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
Cream of Wheat
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1571.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 5.79g 12.48g Cream of Wheat
Protein 7.08g 1.84g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 0.24g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 13.08g Cream of Wheat
Calories 105kcal 62kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 1.5g 0.6g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 1.11mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 15mg 6mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 18mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 20mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 1.5mg 0.17mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.043mg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg 3.5µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 773IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.02mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg 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
Folate 45µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0.1µg 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
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.058g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.033g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.134g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese cuisine Cream of Wheat
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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.