Cream of Wheat vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Cream of Wheat and Tortilla
- Cream of Wheat has more Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Tortilla is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Fiber.
- Tortilla covers your daily Selenium needs 24% more than Cream of Wheat.
- Tortilla has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Cream of Wheat. Cream of Wheat has 0.309mg of Vitamin B6, while Tortilla has 0.06mg.
- Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).
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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.
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Iron
+30.2%
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Sodium
-78.8%
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Magnesium
+216.7%
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Phosphorus
+711.1%
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Potassium
+425%
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Zinc
+88.2%
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Copper
+137.2%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Selenium
+374.3%
Equal in Calcium - 70
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Iron
+30.2%
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Sodium
-78.8%
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Magnesium
+216.7%
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Phosphorus
+711.1%
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Potassium
+425%
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Zinc
+88.2%
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Copper
+137.2%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Selenium
+374.3%
Equal in Calcium - 70
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.
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Vitamin B2
+84.2%
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Vitamin B6
+415%
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Vitamin E
+850%
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Vitamin B1
+59.5%
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Vitamin B3
+33.4%
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Vitamin B5
+107.3%
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Folate
+58.1%
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Vitamin K
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+84.2%
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Vitamin B6
+415%
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Vitamin E
+850%
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Vitamin B1
+59.5%
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Vitamin B3
+33.4%
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Vitamin B5
+107.3%
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Folate
+58.1%
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Vitamin K
+300%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+111.2%
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Protein
+295.7%
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Fats
+295.8%
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Carbs
+281.8%
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Other
+325%
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
Other:
1.87 g
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Water
+111.2%
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Protein
+295.7%
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Fats
+295.8%
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Carbs
+281.8%
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Other
+325%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-87.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+460.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+191.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.134 g
Saturated Fat:
0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.391 g
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Saturated Fat
-87.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+460.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+191.8%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+214.3%
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Glucose
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Maltose
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
43.02 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
0.15 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.37 g
Galactose:
0 g
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+214.3%
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Maltose
+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.48g | 47.54g |
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| Protein | 1.84g | 7.28g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 0.95g |
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| Carbs | 13.08g | 49.94g |
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| Calories | 62kcal | 237kcal |
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| Starch | 43.02g |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 2.75g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 2.4g |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 70mg |
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| Iron | 4.96mg | 3.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 146mg |
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| Potassium | 20mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 482mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.102mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.268mg |
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| Selenium | 3.5µg | 16.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 773IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 232µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 4.125mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 62µg | 98µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.06mg |
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| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0.182mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.286mg |
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| Leucine | 0.139mg | 0.53mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.157mg |
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| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.122mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.375mg |
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| Valine | 0.089mg | 0.326mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.165mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.038g | 0.296g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.391g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.258g)
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.