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Corn chips vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn chips and Cream of Wheat

  • Corn chips have more Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Manganese, however, Cream of Wheat is richer in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Corn chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 48% more than Cream of Wheat.
  • Cream of Wheat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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 +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +620%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +658.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +977.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.1%
Contains more IronIron +313.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.2%

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 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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 EVitamin E +36050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1020.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more FolateFolate +675%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 +235.3%
Contains more FatsFats +13800%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +335%
Contains more OtherOther +468.2%
Contains more WaterWater +7787.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 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 +27578.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12167.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 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 +285.7%
~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.
Corn chips 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Cream of Wheat Opinion
Calories 538kcal 62kcal Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 1.84g Corn chips
Fats 33.36g 0.24g Corn chips
Net carbs 52.9g 12.48g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 13.08g Corn chips
Magnesium 72mg 6mg Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 64mg Corn chips
Potassium 144mg 20mg Corn chips
Iron 1.2mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.27g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 4g 0.6g Corn chips
Copper 0.101mg 0.043mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.29mg 0.17mg Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 18mg Corn chips
Sodium 514mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 69IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 3µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.02mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.333mg 0mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg 3.5µg Corn chips
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 3.093mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.082mg Corn chips
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 6.3µg 0.1µg Corn chips
Folate 8µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.088g Cream of Wheat
Choline 12.1mg Corn chips
Saturated Fat 4.331g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 0.033g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 0.134g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.025mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.246mg 0.058mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.08mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg 0.139mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg 0.047mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg 0.034mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.099mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg 0.089mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg 0.042mg Corn chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Corn chips 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
21%
Corn chips
26%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.293g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips 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.

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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.

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