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

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Important differences between Cocoa Pebbles Cereal and Cream of Wheat

  • Cream of Wheat has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Cocoa Pebbles Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 217% more.
  • Cocoa Pebbles Cereal has 31 times more Zinc than Cream of Wheat. Cocoa Pebbles Cereal has 5.2mg of Zinc, while Cream of Wheat has 0.17mg.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, COCOA PEBBLES 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.
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
7
:
3
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +427.8%
Contains more Potassium +865%
Contains more Zinc +2958.8%
Contains more Copper +597.7%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 233% 23% 41% 18% 78% 142% 100% 0% 77%
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 Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +427.8%
Contains more Potassium +865%
Contains more Zinc +2958.8%
Contains more Copper +597.7%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%

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.
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
10
:
1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +456.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450.2%
Contains more Folate +456.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 156% 3% 207% 0% 325% 347% 323% 0% 393% 259% 650% 4%
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 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +456.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450.2%
Contains more Folate +456.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
4
:
1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Protein +160.9%
Contains more Fats +1608.3%
Contains more Carbs +555.2%
Contains more Other +559.1%
Contains more Water +3276%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
5% 4% 86% 3% 3%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 4.1 g
Carbs: 85.7 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 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 +160.9%
Contains more Fats +1608.3%
Contains more Carbs +555.2%
Contains more Other +559.1%
Contains more Water +3276%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
1
:
2
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +506.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
92% 5% 3%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 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 +506.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal 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 Pebbles Cereal Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 84.1g 12.48g Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Protein 4.8g 1.84g Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Fats 4.1g 0.24g Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Carbs 85.7g 13.08g Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Calories 397kcal 62kcal Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Sugar 35.8g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 1.6g 0.6g Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Calcium 22mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 6.2mg 4.96mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Magnesium 31mg 6mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Phosphorus 95mg 18mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Potassium 193mg 20mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Sodium 594mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 5.2mg 0.17mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Copper 0.3mg 0.043mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Selenium 14µg 3.5µg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin A 2586IU 773IU Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 776µg 232µg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.02mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin D 276IU Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin D 6.9µg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.3mg 0.232mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.5mg 0.21mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin B3 17.2mg 3.093mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.082mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.309mg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Folate 345µg 62µg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.2µg 0µg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.1µg Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
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 0.1g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 3.6g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 0.033g Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.134g Cream of Wheat

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Cocoa Pebbles Cereal 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
222%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Cocoa Pebbles Cereal 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. Cocoa Pebbles Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173885/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.