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Cream of Wheat vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream of Wheat and Potato pancake different?

  • Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, and Vitamin A, however, Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cream of Wheat is 41% higher.
  • Cream of Wheat contains 7 times more Vitamin A than Potato pancake. While Cream of Wheat contains 232µg of Vitamin A, Potato pancake contains only 32µg.
  • Cream of Wheat has less Sodium.

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Potato pancakes are the varieties 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +197%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3010%
Contains more CopperCopper +318.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +611.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.3%

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%
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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +584.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +823.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2600%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more WaterWater +76.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +230.4%
Contains more FatsFats +6050%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.6%
Contains more OtherOther +713.6%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11203%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5509%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +457.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Potato pancake Opinion
Calories 62kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Protein 1.84g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 0.24g 14.76g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 12.48g 24.51g Potato pancake
Carbs 13.08g 27.81g Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin D 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 6mg 36mg Potato pancake
Calcium 64mg 32mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 20mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 4.96mg 1.67mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g 1.79g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 3.3g Potato pancake
Copper 0.043mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.17mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Phosphorus 18mg 128mg Potato pancake
Sodium 102mg 764mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 113IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 232µg 32µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0mg 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 3.5µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.158mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.173mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 1.672mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.7µg Potato pancake
Folate 62µg 41µg Cream of Wheat
Choline 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 0.038g 2.496g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 7.516g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.058mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.139mg 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.047mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.034mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.089mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.042mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 662mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.458g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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