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Cream of Wheat vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cream of Wheat and Chinese cuisine

  • Cream of Wheat has more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Zinc.
  • Cream of Wheat covers your daily Iron needs 48% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine has 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Cream of Wheat. Cream of Wheat has 0.232mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinese cuisine has 0.033mg.
  • Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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.
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
3
:
7
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +346.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.2%
Contains more Potassium +920%
Contains more Zinc +782.4%
Contains more Copper +14%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +91.4%
Cream of Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +346.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.2%
Contains more Potassium +920%
Contains more Zinc +782.4%
Contains more Copper +14%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +91.4%

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.
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
5
:
7
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Vitamin B1 +603%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more Folate +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +440.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +51200%
Cream of Wheat
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%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +603%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more Folate +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +440.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +51200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
2
:
3
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Carbs +79.4%
Contains more Protein +284.8%
Contains more Fats +2108.3%
Contains more Other +243.2%
Equal in Water - 78.82
Cream of Wheat
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Carbs +79.4%
Contains more Protein +284.8%
Contains more Fats +2108.3%
Contains more Other +243.2%
Equal in Water - 78.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
1
:
2
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3587.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1489.6%
Cream of Wheat
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3587.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1489.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
0
:
4
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1571.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Cream of Wheat
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Chinese cuisine
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1571.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Wheat Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 5.79g Cream of Wheat
Protein 1.84g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 0.24g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 13.08g 7.29g Cream of Wheat
Calories 62kcal 105kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0.07g 2.41g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 64mg 22mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 4.96mg 1.11mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 18mg 76mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 20mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 102mg 409mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.043mg 0.049mg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 3.5µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 773IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 63µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.033mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.055mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 1.32mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.161mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg 45µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 0.1µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.058mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.139mg 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.047mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.034mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.089mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.042mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.058g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.978g Cream of Wheat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Chinese cuisine
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
28%
Cream of Wheat
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/nutrients
  2. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.