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.
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Calcium
+128.6%
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Iron
+726.7%
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Sodium
-38.6%
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Zinc
+70%
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Phosphorus
+38.9%
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Potassium
+740%
Equal in Magnesium - 6
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Calcium
+128.6%
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Iron
+726.7%
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Sodium
-38.6%
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Zinc
+70%
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Phosphorus
+38.9%
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Potassium
+740%
Equal in Magnesium - 6
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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Vitamin B1
+157.8%
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Vitamin B2
+200%
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Vitamin B3
+71.8%
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Vitamin B6
+518%
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Folate
+933.3%
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Vitamin E
+2150%
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Vitamin B1
+157.8%
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Vitamin B2
+200%
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Vitamin B3
+71.8%
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Vitamin B6
+518%
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Folate
+933.3%
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Vitamin E
+2150%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+12.2%
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Protein
+237%
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Fats
+1025%
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Other
+331.8%
Equal in Carbs - 14
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
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Water
+12.2%
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Protein
+237%
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Fats
+1025%
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+331.8%
Equal in Carbs - 14
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-95.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2627.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+198.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.134 g
Saturated Fat:
0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
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Saturated Fat
-95.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2627.3%
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Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.48g | 12g |
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| Protein | 1.84g | 6.2g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 2.7g |
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| Carbs | 13.08g | 14g |
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| Calories | 62kcal | 99kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 4.96mg | 0.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 6mg | |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 20mg | 168mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 166mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.043mg |
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| Selenium | 3.5µg |
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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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| 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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| Folate | 62µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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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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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg |
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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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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
28%
8%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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