Cream of Wheat vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cream of Wheat and Potato salad
- Cream of Wheat has more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Potato salad has more Vitamin C.
- Cream of Wheat's daily need coverage for Iron is 54% higher.
- Potato salad contains 9 times less Folate than Cream of Wheat. Cream of Wheat contains 62µg of Folate, while Potato salad contains 7µg.
- The amount of Sodium in Cream of Wheat is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 | +236.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +663.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1170% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +174.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.1% |
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 | +392.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +201.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +785.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +551.2% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3316.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +343.2% |
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Water
~76g
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +7415.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2688.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 62kcal | 143kcal |
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| Protein | 1.84g | 2.68g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 8.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.48g | 9.87g |
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| Carbs | 13.08g | 11.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 20mg | 254mg |
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| Iron | 4.96mg | 0.65mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 529mg |
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| Vitamin A | 773IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 232µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.101mg |
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| Selenium | 3.5µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 0.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 0.534mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 62µg | 7µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.038g | 1.429g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g | 2.48g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 3.737g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.141mg |
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| Leucine | 0.139mg | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.066mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.135mg |
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| Valine | 0.089mg | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.062mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.391g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)