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

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Summary of differences between Cream of Wheat and Taquitos

  • Cream of Wheat has more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Taquitos are higher in Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Fiber.
  • Cream of Wheat covers your daily need of Iron 31% more than Taquitos.
  • Cream of Wheat has 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Taquitos. While Cream of Wheat has 232µg of Vitamin A RAE, Taquitos have only 30µg.
  • Cream of Wheat has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated.

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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
2
:
8
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Iron +100.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +675%
Contains more Zinc +317.6%
Contains more Copper +132.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +377.1%
Cream of Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Taquitos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Contains more Iron +100.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +675%
Contains more Zinc +317.6%
Contains more Copper +132.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +377.1%

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
2
:
9
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Vitamin A +275.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +5550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +486.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +16800%
Equal in Folate - 68
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%
Taquitos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
Contains more Vitamin A +275.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +5550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +486.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +16800%
Equal in Folate - 68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
1
:
4
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Water +97.5%
Contains more Protein +400.5%
Contains more Fats +5125%
Contains more Carbs +157.1%
Contains more Other +327.3%
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
Taquitos
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Water +97.5%
Contains more Protein +400.5%
Contains more Fats +5125%
Contains more Carbs +157.1%
Contains more Other +327.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
1
:
2
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14551.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3060.4%
Cream of Wheat
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Taquitos
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14551.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3060.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
0
:
5
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +328.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Cream of Wheat
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Taquitos
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +328.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Taquitos Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 30.73g Taquitos
Protein 1.84g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 0.24g 12.54g Taquitos
Carbs 13.08g 33.63g Taquitos
Calories 62kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 0.07g 1.3g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 2.9g Taquitos
Calcium 64mg 104mg Taquitos
Iron 4.96mg 2.47mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 24mg Taquitos
Phosphorus 18mg 132mg Taquitos
Potassium 20mg 155mg Taquitos
Sodium 102mg 453mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg 0.71mg Taquitos
Copper 0.043mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Manganese 0mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 3.5µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 773IU 206IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 30µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.14mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg 68µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 0.1µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.058mg 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.139mg 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.047mg 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.034mg 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.089mg 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.042mg 0.249mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.071g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.038g 2.31g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 4.235g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Taquitos
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
36%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.272g)
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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.