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Cream of Wheat vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream of Wheat and Pretzels different?

  • Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Pretzels are richer in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pretzels is 78% higher.
  • Cream of Wheat has less Sodium.

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted 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.
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +197%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +527.8%
Contains more Potassium +630%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +514%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +65.7%
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 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +197%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +527.8%
Contains more Potassium +630%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +514%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +65.7%

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 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.2%
Contains more Folate +33.9%
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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.2%
Contains more Folate +33.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2457.6%
Contains more Protein +394.6%
Contains more Fats +1358.3%
Contains more Carbs +505.5%
Contains more Other +1013.6%
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more Water +2457.6%
Contains more Protein +394.6%
Contains more Fats +1358.3%
Contains more Carbs +505.5%
Contains more Other +1013.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4021.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +810.4%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4021.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +810.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Pretzels Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 76.4g Pretzels
Protein 1.84g 9.1g Pretzels
Fats 0.24g 3.5g Pretzels
Carbs 13.08g 79.2g Pretzels
Calories 62kcal 381kcal Pretzels
Sugar 0.07g Pretzels
Fiber 0.6g 2.8g Pretzels
Calcium 64mg 36mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 4.96mg 1.67mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 35mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 18mg 113mg Pretzels
Potassium 20mg 146mg Pretzels
Sodium 102mg 1715mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg 0.85mg Pretzels
Copper 0.043mg 0.264mg Pretzels
Manganese 0mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 3.5µg 5.8µg Pretzels
Vitamin A 773IU 0IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 0µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.18mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.1mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 1.92mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.288mg Pretzels
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.116mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg 83µg Pretzels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cream of Wheat
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.058mg 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.139mg 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.047mg 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.034mg 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.089mg 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.042mg 0.201mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.75g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 1.36g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.22g Pretzels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Pretzels
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
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1613mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.