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Cream of Wheat vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cream of Wheat and Scrambled egg

  • Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Scrambled egg is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Scrambled egg covers your daily Cholesterol needs 142% more than Cream of Wheat.
  • Cream of Wheat contains 15 times more Vitamin B3 than Scrambled egg. While Cream of Wheat contains 3.093mg of Vitamin B3, Scrambled egg contains only 0.21mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cream of Wheat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Fast foods, egg, scrambled.

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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 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.3%
Contains more IronIron +91.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +635%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +876.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1244.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +542.9%

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 11% 41% 19% 33% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1046.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8900%

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
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +528.8%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +652.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6641.7%
Contains more OtherOther +172.7%

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
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17745.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1369.4%

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 Scrambled egg
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Scrambled egg Opinion
Calories 62kcal 212kcal Scrambled egg
Protein 1.84g 13.84g Scrambled egg
Fats 0.24g 16.18g Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Scrambled egg
Net carbs 12.48g 2.08g Cream of Wheat
Carbs 13.08g 2.08g Cream of Wheat
Cholesterol 0mg 426mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin D 46IU Scrambled egg
Magnesium 6mg 14mg Scrambled egg
Calcium 64mg 57mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 20mg 147mg Scrambled egg
Iron 4.96mg 2.59mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g 1.64g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 0g Cream of Wheat
Copper 0.043mg 0.067mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 0.17mg 1.66mg Scrambled egg
Phosphorus 18mg 242mg Scrambled egg
Sodium 102mg 187mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 679IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 176µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Manganese 0mg 0.043mg Scrambled egg
Selenium 3.5µg 22.5µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.08mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.52mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.94mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.19mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.01µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 0.1µg 9µg Scrambled egg
Folate 62µg 29µg Cream of Wheat
Choline 180.6mg Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 0.038g 6.153g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 5.889g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.969g Scrambled egg
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.212mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.058mg 0.657mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.836mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 0.139mg 1.185mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.047mg 0.913mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.034mg 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.75mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.089mg 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.042mg 0.325mg Scrambled egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Scrambled egg
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
47%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.115g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.