Cream of Wheat vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cream of Wheat and potato chips different?
- Cream of Wheat is richer in iron, while potato chips are higher in vitamin E, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin K.
- Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 61% more than cream of Wheat.
- Cream of Wheat contains 3 times more iron than potato chips. Cream of Wheat contains 4.96mg of iron, while potato chips contain 1.63mg.
- Cream of Wheat is lower in saturated fat.
- Cream of Wheat has a higher glycemic index (67) than potato chips (56).
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types were used in this article.
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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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +204.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1016.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6275% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +611.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +541.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +816.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.4% |
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 | +38.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +45450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +390.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22000% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 12.17g | 80% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 9.11mg | 61% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 34.6g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 0.038g | 10.96g | 50% |
| Iron | 4.96mg | 1.63mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 1275mg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.306mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.66mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 232µg | 0µg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 9.84g | 25% |
| Calories | 62kcal | 536kcal | 24% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 165mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.44mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 22.1µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 4.8g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 67mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 13.08g | 52.9g | 13% |
| Protein | 1.84g | 7g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.09mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 8.1µg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 0.402mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.167mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 3.827mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Folate | 62µg | 45µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.197mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.48g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.139mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.089mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +4342.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +280.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14316.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +304.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +718.2% |
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29718.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8982.1% |
