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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.
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 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +197%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +483.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +630%
Contains more CopperCopper +514%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +527.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +251.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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 WaterWater +2457.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +394.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1358.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +505.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1013.6%

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
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4021.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 62kcal 381kcal Pretzels
Protein 1.84g 9.1g Pretzels
Fats 0.24g 3.5g Pretzels
Net carbs 12.48g 76.4g Pretzels
Carbs 13.08g 79.2g Pretzels
Magnesium 6mg 35mg Pretzels
Calcium 64mg 36mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 20mg 146mg Pretzels
Iron 4.96mg 1.67mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g Pretzels
Fiber 0.6g 2.8g Pretzels
Copper 0.043mg 0.264mg Pretzels
Zinc 0.17mg 0.85mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 18mg 113mg Pretzels
Sodium 102mg 1715mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 0IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 0µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg Cream of Wheat
Manganese 0mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 3.5µg 5.8µg Pretzels
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
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg 83µg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.75g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 1.36g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.22g Pretzels
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Pretzels
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
16%
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.