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 for 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.
- Cream of Wheat has a lower glycemic index (67) than Chinese fried rice (80).
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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +954.5% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| 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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
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
Starch:
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +428.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.96mg | 0.66mg | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 232µg | 22µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.032mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.433mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.015mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 0.637mg | 15% |
| Folate | 62µg | 6µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.026mg | 14% |
| Starch | 30.8g | 13% | |
| Sodium | 102mg | 387mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 8.3µg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 1.111g | 7% |
| Carbs | 13.08g | 32.79g | 7% |
| Calories | 62kcal | 174kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.095mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.72mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 51mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.84g | 4.05g | 4% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 2.96g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.649g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.038g | 0.54g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 20mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.48g | 31.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.139mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.225mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.089mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.981g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 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.