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

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What are the main differences between Cream of Wheat and Ravioli?

  • Cream of Wheat is richer in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B2, while Ravioli is higher in Copper, and Manganese.
  • Cream of Wheat's daily need coverage for Iron is 53% higher.
  • Ravioli has 23 times less Vitamin A than Cream of Wheat. Cream of Wheat has 232µg of Vitamin A, while Ravioli has 10µg.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in Sodium.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned types in this comparison.

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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 11% 9.9% 20% 28% 47% 9.8% 21% 40% 23% 19%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.9%
Contains more IronIron +570.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1060%
Contains more CopperCopper +230.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Selenium ~3.5µg

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% 12% 17% 0% 19% 18% 20% 16% 24% 3.8% 5.8% 15% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +210%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +231.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.8%
Contains more FatsFats +504.2%
Contains more OtherOther +245.5%
~equal in Carbs ~13.64g
~equal in Water ~80.91g

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
55% 32% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.182 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1166.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Ravioli Opinion
Calories 62kcal 77kcal Ravioli
Protein 1.84g 2.48g Ravioli
Fats 0.24g 1.45g Ravioli
Net carbs 12.48g 12.34g Cream of Wheat
Carbs 13.08g 13.64g Ravioli
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Ravioli
Calcium 64mg 33mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 20mg 232mg Ravioli
Iron 4.96mg 0.74mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g 3.72g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 1.3g Ravioli
Copper 0.043mg 0.142mg Ravioli
Zinc 0.17mg 0.36mg Ravioli
Phosphorus 18mg 50mg Ravioli
Sodium 102mg 306mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 207IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 232µg 10µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.85mg Ravioli
Manganese 0mg 0.176mg Ravioli
Selenium 3.5µg 3.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.074mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.08mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 1.06mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.272mg Ravioli
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.102mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.03µg Ravioli
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg Ravioli
Folate 62µg 20µg Cream of Wheat
Choline 9.5mg Ravioli
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.723g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.418g Ravioli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.182g Ravioli
Tryptophan 0.025mg Cream of Wheat
Threonine 0.058mg Cream of Wheat
Isoleucine 0.08mg Cream of Wheat
Leucine 0.139mg Cream of Wheat
Lysine 0.047mg Cream of Wheat
Methionine 0.034mg Cream of Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Cream of Wheat
Valine 0.089mg Cream of Wheat
Histidine 0.042mg Cream of Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Ravioli
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
12%
Ravioli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
23%
Ravioli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ravioli
Ravioli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.685g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.