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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, 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.
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 7.1% 3.6% 6.7% 25% 32% 20% 22% 50% 56% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more IronIron +651.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +323.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +183.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 13% 17% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +385.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +865.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +42.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1133.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.7%
Contains more OtherOther +152.3%

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% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.111 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1866.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +729.1%

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
98%
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +428.6%
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 fried rice
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 fried rice Opinion
Calories 62kcal 174kcal Chinese fried rice
Protein 1.84g 4.05g Chinese fried rice
Fats 0.24g 2.96g Chinese fried rice
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Net carbs 12.48g 31.69g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 13.08g 32.79g Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 10mg Chinese fried rice
Calcium 64mg 12mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 20mg 76mg Chinese fried rice
Iron 4.96mg 0.66mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g 0.56g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 1.1g Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.043mg 0.095mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 0.17mg 0.72mg Chinese fried rice
Starch 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 18mg 51mg Chinese fried rice
Sodium 102mg 387mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 279IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 232µg 22µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.13mg Chinese fried rice
Manganese 0mg 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 3.5µg 8.3µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.015mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.026mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 0.637mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.032mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.8µg Chinese fried rice
Folate 62µg 6µg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.011g Cream of Wheat
Choline 5.5mg Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.54g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.649g Chinese fried rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.111g Chinese fried rice
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.052mg Chinese fried rice
Threonine 0.058mg 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Leucine 0.139mg 0.335mg Chinese fried rice
Lysine 0.047mg 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Methionine 0.034mg 0.114mg Chinese fried rice
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.225mg Chinese fried rice
Valine 0.089mg 0.251mg Chinese fried rice
Histidine 0.042mg 0.094mg Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0.05g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g Chinese fried rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Chinese fried rice
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
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese fried rice
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.

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 fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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