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

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What are the main differences between Poi and Cream of Wheat?

  • Poi is richer in Manganese, Vitamin E, and Copper, while Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Cream of Wheat's daily need coverage for Iron is 51% higher.

We used Poi and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Poi
Poi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +815%
Contains more CopperCopper +286%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more IronIron +463.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%

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.
Poi
Poi
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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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +257.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1071.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +195.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.2%
Contains more OtherOther +38.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +384.2%
Contains more FatsFats +71.4%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poi Cream of Wheat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Cream of Wheat Opinion
Calories 112kcal 62kcal Poi
Protein 0.38g 1.84g Cream of Wheat
Fats 0.14g 0.24g Cream of Wheat
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Poi
Net carbs 26.83g 12.48g Poi
Carbs 27.23g 13.08g Poi
Magnesium 24mg 6mg Poi
Calcium 16mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 183mg 20mg Poi
Iron 0.88mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.39g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.4g 0.6g Cream of Wheat
Copper 0.166mg 0.043mg Poi
Zinc 0.22mg 0.17mg Poi
Phosphorus 39mg 18mg Poi
Sodium 12mg 102mg Poi
Vitamin A 66IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 3µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.02mg Poi
Manganese 0.37mg 0mg Poi
Selenium 0.7µg 3.5µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 3.093mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.082mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 1µg 0.1µg Poi
Folate 21µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Choline 16.7mg Poi
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.038g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.033g Cream of Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.134g Cream of Wheat
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poi Cream of Wheat
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
18%
Poi
26%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
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 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.
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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/nutrients
  2. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.