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Cream of Wheat vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cream of Wheat and Granola?

  • Granola has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Fiber than Cream of Wheat.
  • Granola's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% higher.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins types in this comparison.

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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 49% 9.9% 19% 139% 200% 210% 98% 34% 0% 94%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.9%
Contains more IronIron +34.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +975%
Contains more CopperCopper +1295.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4429.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +394.3%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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%
Granola
12
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 20% 92% 49% 63% 190% 201% 191% 0% 942% 1500% 3.3% 612% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1220.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +1216.1%

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% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +2311.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +372.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2275%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +518.5%
Contains more OtherOther +172.7%

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
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.6 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7475.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1094%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Granola Opinion
Calories 62kcal 389kcal Granola
Protein 1.84g 8.7g Granola
Fats 0.24g 5.7g Granola
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Granola
Net carbs 12.48g 73.9g Granola
Carbs 13.08g 80.9g Granola
Vitamin D 82IU Granola
Magnesium 6mg 68mg Granola
Calcium 64mg 33mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 20mg 215mg Granola
Iron 4.96mg 3.7mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g 28.3g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 7g Granola
Copper 0.043mg 0.6mg Granola
Zinc 0.17mg 7.7mg Granola
Phosphorus 18mg 228mg Granola
Sodium 102mg 257mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 1531IU Granola
Vitamin A 232µg 459µg Granola
Vitamin E 0.02mg 2.43mg Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg Granola
Selenium 3.5µg 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.76mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.87mg Granola
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 10.2mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.082mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 4.08mg Granola
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Granola
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.3µg Granola
Folate 62µg 816µg Granola
Choline 22.6mg Granola
Saturated Fat 0.038g 1.39g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 2.5g Granola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.6g Granola
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Granola
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
298%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
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

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.