Corn cake vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Corn cake and Cream of Wheat?
- Corn cake is richer in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, while Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6.
- Corn cake's daily need coverage for Manganese is 79% higher.
- Cream of Wheat has 19 times less Magnesium than Corn cake. Corn cake has 114mg of Magnesium, while Cream of Wheat has 6mg.
- Cream of Wheat is lower in Sodium.
We used Snacks, corn cakes and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +685% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +876.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1076.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +772.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +182.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +254.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +912.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +219.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +226.3% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.1 g
Fats:
2.4 g
Carbs:
83.4 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +340.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +537.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +240.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1734.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.93 g
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 | +2203% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +594% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -91% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 62kcal |
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| Protein | 8.1g | 1.84g |
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| Fats | 2.4g | 0.24g |
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| Net carbs | 81.5g | 12.48g |
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| Carbs | 83.4g | 13.08g |
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| Magnesium | 114mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 64mg |
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| Potassium | 157mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 4.96mg |
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| Sugar | 23.47g | 0.07g |
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| Fiber | 1.9g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.043mg |
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| Zinc | 2mg | 0.17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 157mg | 18mg |
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| Sodium | 488mg | 102mg |
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| Vitamin A | 242IU | 773IU |
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| Vitamin A | 70µg | 232µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 1.815mg | 0mg |
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| Selenium | 9.9µg | 3.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.15mg | 3.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 62µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.42g | 0.038g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.76g | 0.033g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.93g | 0.134g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.301mg | 0.058mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.316mg | 0.08mg |
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| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.267mg | 0.047mg |
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| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.034mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.408mg | 0.099mg |
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| Valine | 0.442mg | 0.089mg |
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| Histidine | 0.227mg | 0.042mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
22%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.