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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, and Vitamin A RAE, while Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 61% more than Cream of Wheat.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat.

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 Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +204.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1016.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +816.7%
Contains more Potassium +6275%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +541.2%
Contains more Copper +611.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +131.4%
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +204.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1016.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +816.7%
Contains more Potassium +6275%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +541.2%
Contains more Copper +611.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +45450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.197
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +45450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.197

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4342.1%
Contains more Protein +280.4%
Contains more Fats +14316.7%
Contains more Carbs +304.4%
Contains more Other +718.2%
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Water +4342.1%
Contains more Protein +280.4%
Contains more Fats +14316.7%
Contains more Carbs +304.4%
Contains more Other +718.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8982.1%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8982.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 1.84g 7g Potato chips
Fats 0.24g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 13.08g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 62kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.07g 0.22g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 64mg 24mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 4.96mg 1.63mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 18mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 20mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 102mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.17mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.043mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 3.5µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 773IU 0IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 0µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.167mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.197mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 62µg 45µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.058mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.139mg 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.047mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.034mg 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.089mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.042mg 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.038g 10.96g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Potato 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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.922g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.