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 B1, vitamin A, and vitamin B3; however, corn chips are richer in vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, and manganese.
- Corn chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 48% more than cream of Wheat.
- Corn chips have 11 times less vitamin A than cream of Wheat. Cream of Wheat has 773IU of vitamin A, while corn chips have 69IU.
- Cream of Wheat contains less sodium.
- Cream of Wheat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cream of Wheat is 67, while the glycemic index of corn chips is 42.
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 IronIron | +313.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +115.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +620% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +658.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +977.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +393.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6200% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 16.438g | 109% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 33.36g | 51% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 7.23mg | 48% |
| Iron | 4.96mg | 1.2mg | 47% |
| Vitamin A | 232µg | 3µg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 194mg | 25% |
| Calories | 62kcal | 538kcal | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 9.134g | 23% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.038g | 4.331g | 20% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 514mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 72mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 13.08g | 56.9g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.047mg | 15% |
| Folate | 62µg | 8µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 0.842mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 4g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.333mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.167mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.078mg | 10% |
| Protein | 1.84g | 6.17g | 9% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 138mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 7.6µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.101mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 6.3µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 144mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 12.48g | 52.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.139mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.089mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | N/A |
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:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +7787.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +235.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13800% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +335% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +468.2% |
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
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27578.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12167.2% |
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:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +285.7% |
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