Cream of Wheat vs. Cream of tartar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cream of Wheat and cream of tartar
- Cream of Wheat has more iron, calcium, vitamin B1, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and fiber; however, cream of tartar is higher in potassium.
- Cream of tartar covers your daily potassium needs 482% more than cream of Wheat.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular, 10 minute cooking, dry and Leavening agents, cream of tartar.
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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 | +1250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7475% |
| Contains more IronIron | +668.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13650% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| 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 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
61.5 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
36.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +541.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +6033.3% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Potassium | 120mg | 16500mg | 482% |
| Iron | 28.6mg | 3.72mg | 311% |
| Calcium | 606mg | 8mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.5mg | 0mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 0.2µg | 36% |
| Folate | 121µg | 0µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.2mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 0g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 5mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.2g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.518mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.205mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.829g | 0g | 6% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 258kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 2mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 76.5g | 61.5g | 5% |
| Choline | 23.1mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.88mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.238g | 0g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 72.7g | 61.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.461mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.51mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.242mg | 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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
171%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of tartar is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of tartar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of tartar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)