Cream of Wheat vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Cream of Wheat and Cream of Rice?
- Cream of Wheat is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6, yet Cream of Rice is higher in Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
- Cream of Rice's daily need coverage for Iron is 294% more.
We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, dry types 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 | +1180% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +283.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +615% |
| Contains more IronIron | +473.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +467.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +558.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +588.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +442.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +113.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +119.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +570.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
6.3 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
82.4 g
Water:
10.5 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +703.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +242.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +108.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +530% |
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
0.136 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +372.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.134g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 62kcal | 370kcal |
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| Protein | 1.84g | 6.3g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 0.5g |
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| Net carbs | 12.48g | 81.7g |
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| Carbs | 13.08g | 82.4g |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 20mg | 143mg |
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| Iron | 4.96mg | 28.44mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 0.7g |
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| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.244mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 124mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 773IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 232µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 1.033mg |
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| Selenium | 3.5µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 7.46mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 0.55mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 62µg | 29µg |
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| Choline | 5.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.038g | 0.136g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g | 0.156g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.134g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0.314mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.332mg |
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| Leucine | 0.139mg | 0.52mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.265mg |
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| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.267mg |
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| Valine | 0.089mg | 0.407mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.189mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
150%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream of Rice 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.