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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 RAE, 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 RAE than Plantain chips. Cream of Wheat contains 232µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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.
Contains more Calcium +611.1%
Contains more Iron +411.3%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Contains more Selenium +775%
Contains more Magnesium +1083.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +3830%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Contains more Copper +360.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +611.1%
Contains more Iron +411.3%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Contains more Selenium +775%
Contains more Magnesium +1083.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +3830%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Contains more Copper +360.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285.7%
Contains more Folate +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +25100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +28500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285.7%
Contains more Folate +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +25100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +28500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3938.3%
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Fats +12229.2%
Contains more Carbs +388.1%
Contains more Other +400%
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 Water +3938.3%
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Fats +12229.2%
Contains more Carbs +388.1%
Contains more Other +400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16966.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8660.4%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16966.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8660.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1214.3%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1214.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 60.34g Plantain chips
Protein 1.84g 2.28g Plantain chips
Fats 0.24g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 13.08g 63.84g Plantain chips
Calories 62kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 0.07g 0.92g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 3.5g Plantain chips
Calcium 64mg 9mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 4.96mg 0.97mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 71mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 18mg 78mg Plantain chips
Potassium 20mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 102mg 202mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg 0.37mg Plantain chips
Copper 0.043mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 3.5µg 0.4µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 69µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
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
Folate 62µg 35µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 0.1µg 28.6µg 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
Trans Fat 0.185g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.038g 8.337g Cream of Wheat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
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 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 ($)
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.

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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