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, fats, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for iron for 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| 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
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +625% |
| 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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 7.516g | 49% |
| Iron | 4.96mg | 1.67mg | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 95mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 27.6mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 764mg | 29% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 14.76g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 232µg | 32µg | 22% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 622mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 128mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.18mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 0.757mg | 14% |
| Choline | 74.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.29µg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 3.3g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.26mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.448mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.038g | 2.496g | 11% |
| Calories | 62kcal | 268kcal | 10% |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 8.9µg | 10% |
| Starch | 20.88g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 1.672mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 3.73g | 9% |
| Protein | 1.84g | 6.08g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 36mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.158mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 13.08g | 27.81g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.7mg | 5% |
| Folate | 62µg | 41µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.173mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D* | 11 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.56g | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 3g | 2.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 337kcal | 441kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 161g | 37g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.4 | 4.5 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 12.48g | 24.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 1.79g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.139mg | 0.442mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.389mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.089mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
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:
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% |
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
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
