Cream of Wheat vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cream of Wheat and Fettuccine different?
- Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Fettuccine is richer in Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Cream of Wheat is 55% higher.
- Cream of Wheat contains 10 times more Folate than Fettuccine. While Cream of Wheat contains 62µg of Folate, Fettuccine contains only 6µg.
- Cream of Wheat has less Saturated Fat.
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +726.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +740% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +157.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +518% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +2150% |
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:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1025% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +331.8% |
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Carbs
~14g
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
0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2627.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.5% |
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 price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 62kcal | 99kcal |
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| Protein | 1.84g | 6.2g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 2.7g |
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| Net carbs | 12.48g | 12g |
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| Carbs | 13.08g | 14g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 6mg | |
| Calcium | 64mg | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 20mg | 168mg |
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| Iron | 4.96mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.043mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 25mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 166mg |
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| Vitamin A | 773IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 232µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.45mg |
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| Selenium | 3.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 62µg | 6µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.038g | 0.9g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g | 0.9g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.4g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.058mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg |
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| Leucine | 0.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg |
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| Methionine | 0.034mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg |
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| Valine | 0.089mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg |
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Which food is preferable for your 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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.862g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins