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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 from 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.

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.
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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
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.
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%
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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
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 AVitamin A +79.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
32% 22% 46%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98% 2%
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%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Plantain chips
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 Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 62kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 1.84g 2.28g Plantain chips
Fats 0.24g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 12.48g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 13.08g 63.84g Plantain chips
Magnesium 6mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 64mg 9mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 20mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 4.96mg 0.97mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g 0.92g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.043mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.17mg 0.37mg Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 18mg 78mg Plantain chips
Sodium 102mg 202mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 232µg 69µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 3.5µg 0.4µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.065mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.04mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 0.802mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 0.1µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 62µg 35µg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.185g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.038g 8.337g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 11.739g Plantain chips
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Plantain chips
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
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
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 ($)

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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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