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

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Differences between Cream of Wheat and Vermicelli

  • Cream of Wheat has more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate, while Vermicelli has more Copper, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 208% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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 Calcium +16.4%
Contains more Iron +174%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +2394.1%
Contains more Copper +4355.8%
Contains more Selenium +671.4%
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 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Calcium +16.4%
Contains more Iron +174%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +2394.1%
Contains more Copper +4355.8%
Contains more Selenium +671.4%

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 +1989.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin K +3700%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +1989.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin K +3700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1740%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Water +609.2%
Contains more Carbs +529.4%
Contains more Other +1168.2%
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +1740%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Water +609.2%
Contains more Carbs +529.4%
Contains more Other +1168.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%

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 Vermicelli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 1.84g 0.1g Cream of Wheat
Fats 0.24g 0.1g Cream of Wheat
Carbs 13.08g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 62kcal 331kcal Vermicelli
Sugar 0.07g 17.44g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 64mg 55mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 4.96mg 1.81mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 2mg Cream of Wheat
Phosphorus 18mg 20mg Vermicelli
Potassium 20mg 3mg Cream of Wheat
Sodium 102mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 0.17mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.043mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Selenium 3.5µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 773IU 37IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 2µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg 0µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 0.1µg 3.8µg Vermicelli
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
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.013g Cream of Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.041g Cream of Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Vermicelli
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
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.