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Post Golden Crisp Cereal vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Post Golden Crisp Cereal and Cream of Wheat

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Phosphorus in Post Golden Crisp Cereal is higher than in Cream of Wheat.
  • Post Golden Crisp Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 233% more than Cream of Wheat.
  • Cream of Wheat has 33 times less Zinc than Post Golden Crisp Cereal. Post Golden Crisp Cereal has 5.6mg of Zinc, while Cream of Wheat has 0.17mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GOLDEN CRISP 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.
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
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Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Contains more Magnesium +883.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1161.1%
Contains more Potassium +780%
Contains more Zinc +3194.1%
Contains more Copper +365.1%
Contains more Selenium +1288.6%
Contains more Calcium +326.7%
Equal in Sodium - 102
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 252% 43% 98% 16% 13% 153% 67% 0% 266%
Cream of Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Contains more Magnesium +883.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1161.1%
Contains more Potassium +780%
Contains more Zinc +3194.1%
Contains more Copper +365.1%
Contains more Selenium +1288.6%
Contains more Calcium +326.7%
Equal in Sodium - 102

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.
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
10
:
1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +503.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +661.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.9%
Contains more Folate +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 167% 7% 222% 0% 350% 370% 347% 0% 439% 278% 700% 3%
Cream of Wheat
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +503.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +661.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.9%
Contains more Folate +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
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Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Protein +198.9%
Contains more Fats +608.3%
Contains more Carbs +588.8%
Contains more Other +195.5%
Contains more Water +5928.6%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
6% 2% 90%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 90.1 g
Water: 1.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Cream of Wheat
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 Protein +198.9%
Contains more Fats +608.3%
Contains more Carbs +588.8%
Contains more Other +195.5%
Contains more Water +5928.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
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Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
14% 43% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Cream of Wheat
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Post Golden Crisp Cereal Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 85.1g 12.48g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Protein 5.5g 1.84g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Fats 1.7g 0.24g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Carbs 90.1g 13.08g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Calories 380kcal 62kcal Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Sugar 53.6g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 5g 0.6g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Calcium 15mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 6.7mg 4.96mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Magnesium 59mg 6mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Phosphorus 227mg 18mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Potassium 176mg 20mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Sodium 95mg 102mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Zinc 5.6mg 0.17mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Copper 0.2mg 0.043mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Selenium 48.6µg 3.5µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A 2778IU 773IU Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 832µg 232µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.02mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin D 296IU Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin D 7.4µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.4mg 0.232mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 0.21mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B3 18.5mg 3.093mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.082mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B6 1.9mg 0.309mg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Folate 370µg 62µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.6µg 0µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0.1µg Post Golden Crisp Cereal
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 0.2g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g 0.033g Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 0.134g Post Golden Crisp Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Post Golden Crisp Cereal Cream of Wheat
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
240%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.162g)
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. Post Golden Crisp Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171652/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.