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

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How are Cream of Wheat and Corn nuts different?

  • Cream of Wheat is richer in Iron, Vitamin A, and Folate, while Corn nuts are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Cream of Wheat covers your daily need of Iron 41% more than Corn nuts.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in Sodium.

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor types were 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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +276.5%
Contains more IronIron +191.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1716.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1330%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1005.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1472.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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 1.3% 20% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +356.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +5175%
Contains more ProteinProtein +389.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5858.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +448.2%
Contains more OtherOther +672.7%

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% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22203%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2303%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Corn nuts Opinion
Calories 62kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Protein 1.84g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 0.24g 14.3g Corn nuts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Corn nuts
Net carbs 12.48g 63.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 13.08g 71.7g Corn nuts
Magnesium 6mg 109mg Corn nuts
Calcium 64mg 17mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 20mg 286mg Corn nuts
Iron 4.96mg 1.7mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g Corn nuts
Fiber 0.6g 8.4g Corn nuts
Copper 0.043mg 0.136mg Corn nuts
Zinc 0.17mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 18mg 283mg Corn nuts
Sodium 102mg 600mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 338IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 232µg 17µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg Cream of Wheat
Manganese 0mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 3.5µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.142mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 1.507mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.374mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.187mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg 0µg Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.038g 2.58g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 3.22g Corn nuts
Tryptophan 0.025mg Cream of Wheat
Threonine 0.058mg Cream of Wheat
Isoleucine 0.08mg Cream of Wheat
Leucine 0.139mg Cream of Wheat
Lysine 0.047mg Cream of Wheat
Methionine 0.034mg Cream of Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Cream of Wheat
Valine 0.089mg Cream of Wheat
Histidine 0.042mg Cream of Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Corn nuts
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
18%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.542g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts 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 ($)

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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.