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Cream of Wheat vs. Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cream of Wheat and kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats are higher than cream of Wheat in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron.
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 208% more than cream of Wheat.
  • The amount of sodium in cream of Wheat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cream of Wheat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Cereal.

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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 15% 3% 4.5% 225% 36% 19% 27% 74% 0% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +540%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155%
Contains more IronIron +21%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.9%
~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% 77% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
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 67% 167% 7.2% 50% 313% 325% 313% 0% 383% 625% 2.5% 250% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +438.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +439.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +437.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +437.1%

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
4% 4% 86% 4% 2%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 85.59 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +2311.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1645.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +554.4%
Contains more OtherOther +450%

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
39% 52% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.89 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3536.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.3%

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 Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5µg 208%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 1.66mg 104%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 1.41mg 92%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 1.25mg 85%
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 16.7mg 85%
Folate 62µg 333µg 68%
Vitamin A 232µg 500µg 30%
Carbs 13.08g 85.59g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 20mg 22%
Sodium 102mg 567mg 20%
Vitamin D 3.3µg 17%
Calories 62kcal 395kcal 17%
Vitamin D 133IU 17%
Iron 4.96mg 6mg 13%
Copper 0.043mg 0.107mg 7%
Phosphorus 18mg 62mg 6%
Fats 0.24g 4.19g 6%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.69mg 5%
Calcium 64mg 10mg 5%
Protein 1.84g 4.3g 5%
Selenium 3.5µg 5.7µg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 21mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.038g 0.89g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 1.2g 3%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.36mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0.4g 1%
Potassium 20mg 51mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1µg 1%
Net carbs 12.48g 85.19g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 0.07g 29.6g N/A
Trans fat 1.6g N/A
Choline 2.5mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.2g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.058mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0%
Leucine 0.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0%
Valine 0.089mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
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
28%
Cream of Wheat
193%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
43%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 465mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.852g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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.