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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 RAE, 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 of Iron 43% more than Tortilla chips.

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.
Contains more Iron +226.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Calcium +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Potassium +810%
Contains more Zinc +711.8%
Contains more Copper +125.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +25.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Contains more Iron +226.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Calcium +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Potassium +810%
Contains more Zinc +711.8%
Contains more Copper +125.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +19225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.6%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +17550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20800%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Contains more Vitamin A +19225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.6%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +17550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3097%
Contains more Protein +285.9%
Contains more Fats +8516.7%
Contains more Carbs +418.2%
Contains more Other +309.1%
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 Water +3097%
Contains more Protein +285.9%
Contains more Fats +8516.7%
Contains more Carbs +418.2%
Contains more Other +309.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17063.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7936.6%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17063.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7936.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1014.3%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1014.3%

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 Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Protein 1.84g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 0.24g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Carbs 13.08g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Calories 62kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.07g 0.78g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Calcium 64mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Iron 4.96mg 1.52mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 18mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 20mg 182mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 102mg 328mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Copper 0.043mg 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 3.5µg 4.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 773IU 4IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 0µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.14mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.07mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 0.838mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.179mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg 12µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 0.1µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
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
Trans Fat 0.812g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.038g 2.811g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Tortilla chips
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
25%
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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