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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Calcium +115.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +977.8%
Contains more Potassium +620%
Contains more Zinc +658.8%
Contains more Copper +134.9%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +117.1%
Contains more Iron +313.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Calcium +115.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +977.8%
Contains more Potassium +620%
Contains more Zinc +658.8%
Contains more Copper +134.9%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +117.1%
Contains more Iron +313.3%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +36050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6200%
Contains more Vitamin A +1020.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more Folate +675%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
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 +36050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6200%
Contains more Vitamin A +1020.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more Folate +675%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +235.3%
Contains more Fats +13800%
Contains more Carbs +335%
Contains more Other +468.2%
Contains more Water +7787.9%
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 Protein +235.3%
Contains more Fats +13800%
Contains more Carbs +335%
Contains more Other +468.2%
Contains more Water +7787.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27578.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12167.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27578.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12167.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +285.7%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +285.7%

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
Net carbs 52.9g 12.48g Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 1.84g Corn chips
Fats 33.36g 0.24g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 13.08g Corn chips
Calories 538kcal 62kcal Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 4g 0.6g Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 64mg Corn chips
Iron 1.2mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 72mg 6mg Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 18mg Corn chips
Potassium 144mg 20mg Corn chips
Sodium 514mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 1.29mg 0.17mg Corn chips
Copper 0.101mg 0.043mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.333mg 0mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg 3.5µg Corn chips
Vitamin A 69IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.02mg 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
Folate 8µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 6.3µg 0.1µg 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
Trans Fat 0.088g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 4.331g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 0.033g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 0.134g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Corn chips 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
22%
Corn chips
28%
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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