Cream of Wheat vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cream of Wheat and Jerky different?
- Cream of Wheat is higher in Vitamin A, however, Jerky is richer in Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Copper, Folate, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 86% higher.
- Cream of Wheat has less Sodium.
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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 | +220% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +750% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2885% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +427.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4670.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2161.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +205.7% |
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 | +50.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +98.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.1% |
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:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +261.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1704.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10566.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1454.5% |
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
10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +34157.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +654.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 62kcal | 410kcal |
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| Protein | 1.84g | 33.2g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 25.6g |
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| Net carbs | 12.48g | 9.2g |
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| Carbs | 13.08g | 11g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg |
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| Vitamin D | 11IU |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 51mg |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 20mg | 597mg |
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| Iron | 4.96mg | 5.42mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 9g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.227mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 8.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 407mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 2081mg |
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| Vitamin A | 773IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 232µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.111mg |
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| Selenium | 3.5µg | 10.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.142mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 1.732mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.99µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 62µg | 134µg |
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| Choline | 109.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.038g | 10.85g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g | 11.305g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 1.011g |
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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?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1979mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.812g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.