Cream of Wheat vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cream of Wheat and cream of Rice
- The amount of iron, calcium, vitamin B1, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, copper, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 in cream of Wheat is higher than in cream of Rice.
- Cream of Wheat covers your daily iron needs 308% more than cream of Rice.
- Cream of Rice has 606 times less calcium than cream of Wheat. Cream of Wheat has 606mg of calcium, while cream of Rice has 1mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular, 10 minute cooking, dry and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +622.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +505.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +576.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +566.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +604.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +304.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +581.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3933.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.5 g
Carbs:
76.5 g
Water:
10.9 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
11.5 g
Water:
87.5 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1066.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +565.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +702.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.238 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.829 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.027 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +561.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2970.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 28.6mg | 3.96mg | 308% |
| Calcium | 606mg | 1mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.5mg | 0.071mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 3µg | 31% |
| Folate | 121µg | 3µg | 30% |
| Carbs | 76.5g | 11.5g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.2mg | 1.039mg | 20% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 0.9g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.034mg | 19% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 52kcal | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.1g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 17mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.018mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.518mg | 0.076mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.88mg | 0.16mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 173mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.144mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.027mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.829g | 0.027g | 5% |
| Choline | 23.1mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 120mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.5g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.238g | 0.02g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 72.7g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.145mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.461mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.796mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.271mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.568mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.51mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.242mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
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
32%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
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 ($)