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

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Important differences between cream of Wheat and potato sticks

  • Cream of Wheat has more iron and vitamin A; however, potato sticks have more vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, copper, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 61% more.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Snacks, potato sticks.

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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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.6%
Contains more IronIron +118.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6085%
Contains more CopperCopper +632.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +482.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +855.6%
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.
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% 77% 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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more FolateFolate +55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +391.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22000%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.32mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +3736.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +264.1%
Contains more FatsFats +14233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +307.5%
Contains more OtherOther +672.7%

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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18566.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13258.2%

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 sticks
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Potato sticks DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 17.9g 118%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 9.11mg 61%
Fats 0.24g 34.4g 53%
Vitamin C 0mg 47.3mg 53%
Saturated fat 0.038g 8.88g 40%
Potassium 20mg 1237mg 36%
Iron 4.96mg 2.27mg 34%
Copper 0.043mg 0.315mg 30%
Vitamin A 232µg 0µg 26%
Sodium 102mg 633mg 23%
Calories 62kcal 522kcal 23%
Phosphorus 18mg 172mg 22%
Manganese 0mg 0.423mg 18%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.1µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 6.16g 15%
Magnesium 6mg 64mg 14%
Carbs 13.08g 53.3g 13%
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 4.785mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.096mg 11%
Fiber 0.6g 3.4g 11%
Protein 1.84g 6.7g 10%
Selenium 3.5µg 8.1µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.116mg 7%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.99mg 7%
Choline 34.9mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.403mg 6%
Folate 62µg 40µg 6%
Calcium 64mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.32mg 1%
Net carbs 12.48g 49.9g N/A
Sugar 0.07g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.058mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0%
Leucine 0.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0%
Valine 0.089mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Potato sticks
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
28%
Cream of Wheat
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.842g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.