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

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How are cream of Wheat and tortellini different?

  • Cream of Wheat is richer in iron, vitamin A, and vitamin B6, while tortellini is higher in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and zinc.
  • Cream of Wheat covers your daily need for iron, 43% more than tortellini.
  • Cream of Wheat contains 7 times more vitamin B6 than tortellini. Cream of Wheat contains 0.309mg of vitamin B6, while tortellini contains 0.043mg.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in sodium.

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased types were 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 15% 46% 7.9% 56% 27% 28% 91% 53% 0% 130%
Contains more IronIron +230.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345%
Contains more CopperCopper +86%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1077.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +582.9%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 77% 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% 13% 3.2% 0% 78% 72% 51% 0% 9.9% 20% 3.3% 56% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +618.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.4%
~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
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +176.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +633.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2912.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +259.3%
Contains more OtherOther +302.3%

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
59% 34% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.6 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6160.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244%

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 Tortellini
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Tortellini DV% diff.
Iron 4.96mg 1.5mg 43%
Selenium 3.5µg 23.9µg 37%
Phosphorus 18mg 212mg 28%
Protein 1.84g 13.5g 23%
Vitamin A 232µg 38µg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.043mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.038g 3.6g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg 14%
Sodium 102mg 406mg 13%
Calories 62kcal 307kcal 12%
Fats 0.24g 7.23g 11%
Carbs 13.08g 47g 11%
Calcium 64mg 152mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.31mg 8%
Zinc 0.17mg 1.02mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.313mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Fiber 0.6g 1.9g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 2.066g 5%
Magnesium 6mg 21mg 4%
Copper 0.043mg 0.08mg 4%
Folate 62µg 74µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.461g 2%
Potassium 20mg 89mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 2.696mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 2%
Choline 5.4mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.16mg 1%
Net carbs 12.48g 45.1g N/A
Sugar 0.07g 0.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.058mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0%
Leucine 0.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0%
Valine 0.089mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Tortellini
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
28%
Cream of Wheat
24%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.562g)
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. Tortellini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172094/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.