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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 19% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more IronIron +346.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +920%
Contains more CopperCopper +14%
Contains more ZincZinc +782.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +322.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 46% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +603%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +440.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +51200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
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 CarbsCarbs +79.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +284.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2108.3%
Contains more OtherOther +243.2%
~equal in Water ~78.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3587.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1489.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1571.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 62kcal 105kcal Chinese cuisine
Protein 1.84g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 0.24g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 12.48g 5.79g Cream of Wheat
Carbs 13.08g 7.29g Cream of Wheat
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Chinese cuisine
Calcium 64mg 22mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 20mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 4.96mg 1.11mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g 2.41g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.043mg 0.049mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 0.17mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 18mg 76mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 102mg 409mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 63µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 3.5µg 6.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 0.1µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 62µg 45µg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.058g Cream of Wheat
Choline 34.5mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.978g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 2.13g 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
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Cream of Wheat
37%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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 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.

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