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Cocoa Krispies vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cocoa Krispies and Cream of Wheat

  • Cream of Wheat contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Folate, and Vitamin C than Cocoa Krispies.
  • Cocoa Krispies' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 200% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES 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 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
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 +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +98.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +885%
Contains more IronIron +192.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +672.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2841.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +466.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +360%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.9%

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 160% 242% 216% 144% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
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 +421.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +421.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +420.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +421%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +421%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 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 +150%
Contains more FatsFats +1025%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +572%
Contains more OtherOther +352.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2903.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 +809.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~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.
Cocoa Krispies Cream of Wheat
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 Cocoa Krispies Cream of Wheat Opinion
Calories 389kcal 62kcal Cocoa Krispies
Protein 4.6g 1.84g Cocoa Krispies
Fats 2.7g 0.24g Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin C 48mg 0mg Cocoa Krispies
Net carbs 86.5g 12.48g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 87.9g 13.08g Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 194IU Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 38mg 6mg Cocoa Krispies
Calcium 127mg 64mg Cocoa Krispies
Potassium 197mg 20mg Cocoa Krispies
Iron 14.5mg 4.96mg Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 38.6g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 1.4g 0.6g Cocoa Krispies
Copper 0.332mg 0.043mg Cocoa Krispies
Zinc 5mg 0.17mg Cocoa Krispies
Starch 43.8g Cocoa Krispies
Phosphorus 102mg 18mg Cocoa Krispies
Sodium 424mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 4032IU 773IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A RAE 1210µg 232µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 10.8mg 0.02mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 1.1mg 0mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 16.1µg 3.5µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B1 1.21mg 0.232mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 1.37mg 0.21mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 3.093mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.082mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B6 1.61mg 0.309mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 323µg 62µg Cocoa Krispies
Choline 8.7mg Cocoa Krispies
Saturated Fat 2.1g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 0.033g Cocoa Krispies
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.134g Cream of Wheat
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.025mg Cocoa Krispies
Threonine 0.16mg 0.058mg Cocoa Krispies
Isoleucine 0.16mg 0.08mg Cocoa Krispies
Leucine 0.34mg 0.139mg Cocoa Krispies
Lysine 0.13mg 0.047mg Cocoa Krispies
Methionine 0.09mg 0.034mg Cocoa Krispies
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 0.099mg Cocoa Krispies
Valine 0.24mg 0.089mg Cocoa Krispies
Histidine 0.09mg 0.042mg Cocoa Krispies

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa Krispies 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
224%
Cocoa Krispies
26%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Cocoa Krispies
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies 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

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.