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Cream of Wheat vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cream of Wheat and Orange chicken?

  • Cream of Wheat is richer in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Folate, while Orange chicken is higher in Selenium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Cream of Wheat's daily need coverage for Iron is 50% higher.
  • Orange chicken has 6 times less Folate than Cream of Wheat. Cream of Wheat has 62µg of Folate, while Orange chicken has 10µg.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in Sodium.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken types in this comparison.

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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 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.1%
Contains more IronIron +427.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +945%
Contains more ZincZinc +564.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +622.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +388.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg

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 3% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +192.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +520%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +24300%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.22mg

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
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more WaterWater +74.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +685.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5183.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.7%
Contains more OtherOther +347.7%

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
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10427.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4441.8%

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
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +17471.4%
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 Orange chicken
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Orange chicken Opinion
Calories 62kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Protein 1.84g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 0.24g 12.68g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Orange chicken
Net carbs 12.48g 21.66g Orange chicken
Carbs 13.08g 22.46g Orange chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 6mg 20mg Orange chicken
Calcium 64mg 14mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 20mg 209mg Orange chicken
Iron 4.96mg 0.94mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g 13.6g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 0.8g Orange chicken
Copper 0.043mg 0.042mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Phosphorus 18mg 130mg Orange chicken
Sodium 102mg 553mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 264IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 232µg 75µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0mg 0.087mg Orange chicken
Selenium 3.5µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.043mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.23mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 0.1µg 24.4µg Orange chicken
Folate 62µg 10µg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.053g Cream of Wheat
Choline 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 0.038g 2.422g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 6.086g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.058mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.139mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.047mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.034mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.089mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.042mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Orange chicken
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
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.384g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/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.