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

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How are Corn nuts and Cream of Wheat different?

  • Corn nuts are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, and Zinc, while Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Cream of Wheat covers your daily need of Iron 41% more than Corn nuts.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt types were used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +1716.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1472.2%
Contains more Potassium +1330%
Contains more Zinc +1005.9%
Contains more Copper +216.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +276.5%
Contains more Iron +191.8%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Magnesium +1716.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1472.2%
Contains more Potassium +1330%
Contains more Zinc +1005.9%
Contains more Copper +216.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +276.5%
Contains more Iron +191.8%
Contains less Sodium -83%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +389.1%
Contains more Fats +5858.3%
Contains more Carbs +448.2%
Contains more Other +672.7%
Contains more Water +5175%
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 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 +389.1%
Contains more Fats +5858.3%
Contains more Carbs +448.2%
Contains more Other +672.7%
Contains more Water +5175%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22203%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2303%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22203%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2303%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn nuts Cream of Wheat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 63.3g 12.48g Corn nuts
Protein 9g 1.84g Corn nuts
Fats 14.3g 0.24g Corn nuts
Carbs 71.7g 13.08g Corn nuts
Calories 436kcal 62kcal Corn nuts
Sugar 0.07g Corn nuts
Fiber 8.4g 0.6g Corn nuts
Calcium 17mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 1.7mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 109mg 6mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 283mg 18mg Corn nuts
Potassium 286mg 20mg Corn nuts
Sodium 600mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 1.88mg 0.17mg Corn nuts
Copper 0.136mg 0.043mg Corn nuts
Manganese 0.487mg 0mg Corn nuts
Selenium 3.5µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 338IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.232mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 3.093mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.082mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 0µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cream of Wheat
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
Saturated Fat 2.58g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 0.033g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 0.134g Corn nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts 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
20%
Corn nuts
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.542g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts 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 ($)

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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.