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

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How are Chinese fried rice and Cream of Wheat different?

  • Chinese fried rice is higher in Manganese, and Selenium, however, Cream of Wheat is richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cream of Wheat is 54% higher.
  • Cream of Wheat has less Sodium.

Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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 fried rice
Chinese fried rice
7
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3
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +280%
Contains more Zinc +323.5%
Contains more Copper +120.9%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +137.1%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +651.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.6%
Chinese fried rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
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 +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +280%
Contains more Zinc +323.5%
Contains more Copper +120.9%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +137.1%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +651.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.6%

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.
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
4
:
7
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Contains more Vitamin A +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +385.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +865.6%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 3% 0% 13% 4% 6% 12% 0% 8% 5% 0% 7%
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 E +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Contains more Vitamin A +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +385.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +865.6%
Contains more Folate +933.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
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1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Protein +120.1%
Contains more Fats +1133.3%
Contains more Carbs +150.7%
Contains more Other +152.3%
Contains more Water +42.8%
Chinese fried rice
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 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 +120.1%
Contains more Fats +1133.3%
Contains more Carbs +150.7%
Contains more Other +152.3%
Contains more Water +42.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
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1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +729.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Chinese fried rice
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 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 +1866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +729.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice
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Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +428.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Chinese fried rice
98%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 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 +428.6%
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 fried rice 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 fried rice Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 31.69g 12.48g Chinese fried rice
Protein 4.05g 1.84g Chinese fried rice
Fats 2.96g 0.24g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 32.79g 13.08g Chinese fried rice
Calories 174kcal 62kcal Chinese fried rice
Starch 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0.05g Chinese fried rice
Sugar 0.56g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 1.1g 0.6g Chinese fried rice
Calcium 12mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 0.66mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 10mg 6mg Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 51mg 18mg Chinese fried rice
Potassium 76mg 20mg Chinese fried rice
Sodium 387mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.72mg 0.17mg Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.095mg 0.043mg Chinese fried rice
Manganese 0.433mg 0mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg 3.5µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 279IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.02mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 3.093mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 6µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.1µg Chinese fried rice
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.025mg Chinese fried rice
Threonine 0.173mg 0.058mg Chinese fried rice
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.08mg Chinese fried rice
Leucine 0.335mg 0.139mg Chinese fried rice
Lysine 0.173mg 0.047mg Chinese fried rice
Methionine 0.114mg 0.034mg Chinese fried rice
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.099mg Chinese fried rice
Valine 0.251mg 0.089mg Chinese fried rice
Histidine 0.094mg 0.042mg Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.011g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.54g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 0.033g Chinese fried rice
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 0.134g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Chinese fried rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice 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
6%
Chinese fried rice
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice 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 fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/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.