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Cream of Wheat vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cream of Wheat and Corn chips

  • Cream of Wheat has more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Corn chips are richer in Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Corn chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 48% more than Cream of Wheat.
  • Corn chips have 77 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cream of Wheat. Cream of Wheat has 232µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Corn chips have 3µg.
  • 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 Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 Iron +313.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Calcium +115.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +977.8%
Contains more Potassium +620%
Contains more Zinc +658.8%
Contains more Copper +134.9%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +117.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Contains more Iron +313.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Calcium +115.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +977.8%
Contains more Potassium +620%
Contains more Zinc +658.8%
Contains more Copper +134.9%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +117.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1020.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin E +36050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin A +1020.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin E +36050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +7787.9%
Contains more Protein +235.3%
Contains more Fats +13800%
Contains more Carbs +335%
Contains more Other +468.2%
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Water +7787.9%
Contains more Protein +235.3%
Contains more Fats +13800%
Contains more Carbs +335%
Contains more Other +468.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27578.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12167.2%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27578.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12167.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +285.7%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +285.7%

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 Corn chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Corn chips Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 52.9g Corn chips
Protein 1.84g 6.17g Corn chips
Fats 0.24g 33.36g Corn chips
Carbs 13.08g 56.9g Corn chips
Calories 62kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Sugar 0.07g 0.27g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 4g Corn chips
Calcium 64mg 138mg Corn chips
Iron 4.96mg 1.2mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 72mg Corn chips
Phosphorus 18mg 194mg Corn chips
Potassium 20mg 144mg Corn chips
Sodium 102mg 514mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Copper 0.043mg 0.101mg Corn chips
Manganese 0mg 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 3.5µg 7.6µg Corn chips
Vitamin A 773IU 69IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 3µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.047mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.078mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 0.842mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.19mg Corn chips
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.167mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg 8µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 0.1µg 6.3µg Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.058mg 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.139mg 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.047mg 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.034mg 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.089mg 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.042mg 0.2mg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0.088g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.038g 4.331g Cream of Wheat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 16.438g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cream of Wheat Corn chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Cream of Wheat
22%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.293g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.