Cream of Wheat vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Cream of Wheat and Porridge
- The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate in Cream of Wheat is higher than in Porridge.
- Cream of Wheat covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 26% more than Porridge.
- Porridge has 24 times less Vitamin B6 than Cream of Wheat. Cream of Wheat has 0.309mg of Vitamin B6, while Porridge has 0.013mg.
- Porridge contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +321.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +740% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +494.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2276.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +416.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
~equal in
Water
~87.61g
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
0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +17.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -13.2% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 62kcal | 50kcal |
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| Protein | 1.84g | 1.44g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 0.21g |
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| Net carbs | 12.48g | 10.02g |
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| Carbs | 13.08g | 10.52g |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 87mg |
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| Potassium | 20mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 4.96mg | 3.74mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 0.03g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 15mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 773IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 232µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 62µg | 12µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.038g | 0.033g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g | 0.028g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.114g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0.045mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.063mg |
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| Leucine | 0.139mg | 0.11mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.027mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.078mg |
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| Valine | 0.089mg | 0.07mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.033mg |
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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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)