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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 of 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% 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% 8.6% 3.2% 0% 78% 72% 51% 0% 9.9% 20% 3.3% 56% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +440.6%
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 Opinion
Calories 62kcal 307kcal Tortellini
Protein 1.84g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 0.24g 7.23g Tortellini
Net carbs 12.48g 45.1g Tortellini
Carbs 13.08g 47g Tortellini
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 21mg Tortellini
Calcium 64mg 152mg Tortellini
Potassium 20mg 89mg Tortellini
Iron 4.96mg 1.5mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g 0.95g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 1.9g Tortellini
Copper 0.043mg 0.08mg Tortellini
Zinc 0.17mg 1.02mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 18mg 212mg Tortellini
Sodium 102mg 406mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 143IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 232µg 38µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.16mg Tortellini
Selenium 3.5µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 2.696mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.043mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.3µg Tortellini
Folate 62µg 74µg Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 0.038g 3.6g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 2.066g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.461g Tortellini
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
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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
26%
Cream of Wheat
23%
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.