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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.
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%
Poi
Poi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
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.
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%
Poi
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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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1071.2%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Poi
Poi
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27% 72%
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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Poi
Poi
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30% 11% 59%
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.
Cream of Wheat Poi
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Poi Opinion
Calories 62kcal 112kcal Poi
Protein 1.84g 0.38g Cream of Wheat
Fats 0.24g 0.14g Cream of Wheat
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Poi
Net carbs 12.48g 26.83g Poi
Carbs 13.08g 27.23g Poi
Magnesium 6mg 24mg Poi
Calcium 64mg 16mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 20mg 183mg Poi
Iron 4.96mg 0.88mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g 0.39g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 0.4g Cream of Wheat
Copper 0.043mg 0.166mg Poi
Zinc 0.17mg 0.22mg Poi
Phosphorus 18mg 39mg Poi
Sodium 102mg 12mg Poi
Vitamin A 773IU 66IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 232µg 3µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 2.3mg Poi
Manganese 0mg 0.37mg Poi
Selenium 3.5µg 0.7µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.13mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.04mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 1.1mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.293mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.273mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1µg Poi
Folate 62µg 21µg Cream of Wheat
Choline 16.7mg Poi
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.029g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.011g Cream of Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.058g Cream of Wheat
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Poi
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
18%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
20%
Poi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
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.

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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.