Cream of Wheat vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cream of Wheat and poi?
- Cream of Wheat is richer in iron, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, and selenium, while poi is higher in manganese, vitamin E, and copper.
- Cream of Wheat's daily need coverage for iron is 51% higher.
- Poi has 77 times less vitamin A than cream of Wheat. Cream of Wheat has 232µg of vitamin A, while poi has 3µg.
We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Poi types in this comparison.
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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 | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +463.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +815% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +286% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| 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 | +7633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +181.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +195.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +257.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
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:
0.38 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
27.23 g
Water:
71.64 g
Other:
0.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +384.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +108.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.6% |
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
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.058 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.96mg | 0.88mg | 51% |
| Vitamin A | 232µg | 3µg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.37mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 2.3mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.166mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.04mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 1.1mg | 12% |
| Folate | 62µg | 21µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.13mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 13.08g | 27.23g | 5% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 183mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 0.7µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 0.293mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.273mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.7mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 62kcal | 112kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 1.84g | 0.38g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.058g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.48g | 26.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 0.39g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.038g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.011g | 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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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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.