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Cream of Wheat vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream of Wheat and Rice cakes different?

  • Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Rice cakes are richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 269% higher.

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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.
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
3
:
7
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Calcium +481.8%
Contains more Iron +335.1%
Contains less Sodium -12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2011.1%
Contains more Potassium +1395%
Contains more Zinc +1370.6%
Contains more Copper +783.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +368.6%
Cream of Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +481.8%
Contains more Iron +335.1%
Contains less Sodium -12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2011.1%
Contains more Potassium +1395%
Contains more Zinc +1370.6%
Contains more Copper +783.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +368.6%

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.
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
7
:
2
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.7%
Contains more Folate +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1314.6%
Cream of Wheat
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%
Rice cakes
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% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.7%
Contains more Folate +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1314.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
1
:
4
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Water +1330.5%
Contains more Protein +389.1%
Contains more Fats +1358.3%
Contains more Carbs +512.4%
Contains more Other +240.9%
Cream of Wheat
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +1330.5%
Contains more Protein +389.1%
Contains more Fats +1358.3%
Contains more Carbs +512.4%
Contains more Other +240.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
1
:
2
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +728.4%
Cream of Wheat
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +728.4%

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 Rice cakes
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 Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 1.84g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 0.24g 3.5g Rice cakes
Carbs 13.08g 80.1g Rice cakes
Calories 62kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Sugar 0.07g Rice cakes
Fiber 0.6g 3.8g Rice cakes
Calcium 64mg 11mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 4.96mg 1.14mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 18mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 20mg 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 102mg 116mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.043mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 0mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 3.5µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
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 0.056mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.103mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.13mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg 21µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cream of Wheat
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.058mg 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.139mg 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.047mg 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.034mg 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.089mg 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.042mg 0.218mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.64g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 1.11g Rice cakes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.11g Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Rice cakes
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
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.602g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.