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Cream of Rice vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cream of Rice and Poi?

  • Cream of Rice is higher in Iron, however, Poi is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Copper, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Cream of Rice's daily need coverage for Iron is 39% more.
  • Poi contains 14 times less Sodium than Cream of Rice. Cream of Rice contains 173mg of Sodium, while Poi contains 12mg.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt and Poi types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
Poi
Poi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +815%
Contains more CopperCopper +388.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156.9%

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Poi
Poi
10
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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +911.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 g
Poi
Poi
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.8%
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.8%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Poi
Poi
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +181.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Rice Poi Opinion
Calories 52kcal 112kcal Poi
Protein 0.9g 0.38g Cream of Rice
Fats 0.1g 0.14g Poi
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Poi
Net carbs 11.4g 26.83g Poi
Carbs 11.5g 27.23g Poi
Magnesium 3mg 24mg Poi
Calcium 1mg 16mg Poi
Potassium 20mg 183mg Poi
Iron 3.96mg 0.88mg Cream of Rice
Sugar 0.04g 0.39g Cream of Rice
Fiber 0.1g 0.4g Poi
Copper 0.034mg 0.166mg Poi
Zinc 0.16mg 0.22mg Poi
Phosphorus 17mg 39mg Poi
Sodium 173mg 12mg Poi
Vitamin A 0IU 66IU Poi
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Poi
Vitamin E 0.02mg 2.3mg Poi
Manganese 0.144mg 0.37mg Poi
Selenium 3µg 0.7µg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.13mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.04mg Poi
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 1.1mg Poi
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 0.293mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.273mg Poi
Vitamin K 0µg 1µg Poi
Folate 3µg 21µg Poi
Choline 16.7mg Poi
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.029g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.011g Cream of Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.058g Poi
Tryptophan 0.013mg Cream of Rice
Threonine 0.044mg Cream of Rice
Isoleucine 0.015mg Cream of Rice
Leucine 0.073mg Cream of Rice
Lysine 0.037mg Cream of Rice
Methionine 0.026mg Cream of Rice
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Cream of Rice
Valine 0.057mg Cream of Rice
Histidine 0.026mg Cream of Rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Rice Poi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
4%
Cream of Rice
18%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
20%
Poi

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poi
Poi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poi
Poi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/nutrients
  2. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.