Cream of Wheat vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cream of Wheat and plantain chips
- Cream of Wheat is richer in iron and vitamin A, yet plantain chips are richer in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, potassium, vitamin B5, copper, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cream of Wheat is 50% higher.
- Cream of Wheat contains 3 times more vitamin A than plantain chips. Cream of Wheat contains 232µg of vitamin A, while plantain chips contain 69µg.
- Cream of Wheat contains less saturated fat.
- Plantain chips have a lower glycemic index than cream of Wheat.
Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.
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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 | +611.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +411.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +775% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1083.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3830% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +360.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +333.3% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +236.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +256.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +285.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1241.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28500% |
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:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3938.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12229.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +388.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
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
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16966.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8660.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1214.3% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 11.739g | 77% |
| Iron | 4.96mg | 0.97mg | 50% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 29.59g | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 0.038g | 8.337g | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 32.1mg | 36% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 5.04mg | 33% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 28.6µg | 24% |
| Calories | 62kcal | 531kcal | 23% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 786mg | 23% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 1.1mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 232µg | 69µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 13.08g | 63.84g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.198mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 71mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 5.632g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 0.802mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.065mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.04mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.46mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.276mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 3.5g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 78mg | 9% |
| Folate | 62µg | 35µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 0.4µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 9mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 202mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.84g | 2.28g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.48g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.299g)
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 ($)
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.