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

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Significant differences between porridge and cream of Wheat

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate in cream of Wheat is higher than in porridge.
  • Cream of Wheat covers your daily vitamin A needs 26% more than porridge.
  • Porridge contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt.

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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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
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 CalciumCalcium +35.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25%
Contains more IronIron +32.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
~equal in Copper ~0.043mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 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% 77% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +494.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2276.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +416.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.02mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 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 ProteinProtein +27.8%
Contains more FatsFats +14.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.3%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Water ~84.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 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 -13.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Cream of Wheat DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 232µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.309mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 3.093mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.232mg 15%
Iron 3.74mg 4.96mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.21mg 14%
Folate 12µg 62µg 13%
Sodium 6mg 102mg 4%
Calcium 87mg 64mg 2%
Protein 1.44g 1.84g 1%
Selenium 2.8µg 3.5µg 1%
Calories 50kcal 62kcal 1%
Carbs 10.52g 13.08g 1%
Fats 0.21g 0.24g 0%
Net carbs 10.02g 12.48g N/A
Magnesium 5mg 6mg 0%
Potassium 16mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.03g 0.07g N/A
Fiber 0.5g 0.6g 0%
Copper 0.04mg 0.043mg 0%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.17mg 0%
Phosphorus 15mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.082mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.033g 0.038g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 0.033g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0.058mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.08mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 0.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.099mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0.089mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.042mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.