Cream of Wheat vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cream of Wheat and Chinese fried rice different?
- Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Chinese fried rice is richer in Manganese, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Cream of Wheat is 54% higher.
- Cream of Wheat contains 15 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinese fried rice. While Cream of Wheat contains 0.232mg of Vitamin B1, Chinese fried rice contains only 0.015mg.
- Cream of Wheat has less Sodium.
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat are the varieties used 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.
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Calcium
+433.3%
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Iron
+651.5%
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Sodium
-73.6%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+183.3%
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Potassium
+280%
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Zinc
+323.5%
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Copper
+120.9%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Selenium
+137.1%
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Calcium
+433.3%
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Iron
+651.5%
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Sodium
-73.6%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+183.3%
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Potassium
+280%
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Zinc
+323.5%
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Copper
+120.9%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Selenium
+137.1%
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.
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Vitamin A
+177.1%
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Vitamin B1
+1446.7%
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Vitamin B2
+707.7%
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Vitamin B3
+385.6%
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Vitamin B6
+865.6%
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Folate
+933.3%
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Vitamin E
+550%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+2700%
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Vitamin A
+177.1%
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Vitamin B1
+1446.7%
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Vitamin B2
+707.7%
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Vitamin B3
+385.6%
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Vitamin B6
+865.6%
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Folate
+933.3%
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Vitamin E
+550%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+2700%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+42.8%
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Protein
+120.1%
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Fats
+1133.3%
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Carbs
+150.7%
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Other
+152.3%
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
4.05 g
Fats:
2.96 g
Carbs:
32.79 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
1.11 g
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Water
+42.8%
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Protein
+120.1%
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Fats
+1133.3%
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Carbs
+150.7%
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+152.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-93%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1866.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+729.1%
Saturated Fat:
0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.134 g
Saturated Fat:
0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.111 g
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Saturated Fat
-93%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1866.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+729.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Sucrose
+428.6%
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Glucose
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Fructose
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0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
30.8 g
Sucrose:
0.37 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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+428.6%
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Fructose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.48g | 31.69g |
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| Protein | 1.84g | 4.05g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 2.96g |
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| Carbs | 13.08g | 32.79g |
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| Calories | 62kcal | 174kcal |
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| Starch | 30.8g |
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| Fructose | 0.05g |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 0.56g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 4.96mg | 0.66mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 10mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 51mg |
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| Potassium | 20mg | 76mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 387mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.095mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.433mg |
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| Selenium | 3.5µg | 8.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 773IU | 279IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 232µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 0.637mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.032mg |
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| Folate | 62µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.052mg |
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| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0.173mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.173mg |
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| Leucine | 0.139mg | 0.335mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.173mg |
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| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.114mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.225mg |
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| Valine | 0.089mg | 0.251mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.094mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 18mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.011g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.038g | 0.54g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g | 0.649g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 1.111g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.981g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g |
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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
28%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese fried rice 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.