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

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Significant differences between Cream of Wheat and Gratin

  • Cream of Wheat has more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Gratin is richer in Phosphorus, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Cream of Wheat covers your daily Iron needs 54% more than Gratin.
  • Gratin has 6 times less Folate than Cream of Wheat. Cream of Wheat has 62µg of Folate, while Gratin has 11µg.
  • Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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%
Gratin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more IronIron +675%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1880%
Contains more CopperCopper +272.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +527.8%
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%
Gratin
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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 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +192.8%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +372%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Gratin
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.1%
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +175%
Contains more FatsFats +3062.5%
Contains more OtherOther +372.7%

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
Gratin
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6412.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Gratin Opinion
Calories 62kcal 132kcal Gratin
Protein 1.84g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.24g 7.59g Gratin
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg Gratin
Net carbs 12.48g 9.47g Cream of Wheat
Carbs 13.08g 11.27g Cream of Wheat
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 20mg Gratin
Calcium 64mg 119mg Gratin
Potassium 20mg 396mg Gratin
Iron 4.96mg 0.64mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g Gratin
Fiber 0.6g 1.8g Gratin
Copper 0.043mg 0.16mg Gratin
Zinc 0.17mg 0.69mg Gratin
Phosphorus 18mg 113mg Gratin
Sodium 102mg 433mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 264IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 64µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg Cream of Wheat
Manganese 0mg 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 3.5µg 2.7µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.064mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.116mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 0.993mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.174mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg 11µg Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.038g 4.733g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.276g Gratin
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.058mg 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.139mg 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.047mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.034mg 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.089mg 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.042mg 0.151mg Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.695g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.