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Cream of Wheat vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cream of Wheat and tortilla chips

  • Cream of Wheat has more iron, vitamin A, and vitamin B3; however, tortilla chips are higher in phosphorus, vitamin E, fiber, magnesium, vitamin K, manganese, and vitamin B12.
  • Cream of Wheat covers your daily need for iron, 43% more than tortilla chips.
  • The glycemic index of tortilla chips is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more IronIron +226.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +810%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +711.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.7%

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% 0% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20800%
~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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +3097%
Contains more ProteinProtein +285.9%
Contains more FatsFats +8516.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +418.2%
Contains more OtherOther +309.1%

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17063.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7936.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1014.3%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Tortilla chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 10.769g 71%
Iron 4.96mg 1.52mg 43%
Fats 0.24g 20.68g 31%
Phosphorus 18mg 225mg 30%
Vitamin A 232µg 0µg 26%
Starch 62.53g 26%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 3.53mg 23%
Calories 62kcal 472kcal 21%
Magnesium 6mg 84mg 19%
Fiber 0.6g 5.4g 19%
Carbs 13.08g 67.78g 18%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 20.9µg 17%
Manganese 0mg 0.388mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 5.664g 14%
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 0.838mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.038g 2.811g 13%
Folate 62µg 12µg 13%
Protein 1.84g 7.1g 11%
Zinc 0.17mg 1.38mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.07mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.179mg 10%
Sodium 102mg 328mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.14mg 8%
Copper 0.043mg 0.097mg 6%
Potassium 20mg 182mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.297mg 4%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Calcium 64mg 106mg 4%
Selenium 3.5µg 4.4µg 2%
Net carbs 12.48g 62.38g N/A
Sugar 0.07g 0.78g N/A
Trans fat 0.812g 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 - ALA 0.23g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Tortilla chips
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%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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