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, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +883.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +780% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +365.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3194.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1161.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1288.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +326.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +259.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1550% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +503.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +661.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +498.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +514.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +496.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
90.1 g
Water:
1.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +198.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +608.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +588.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +195.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5928.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.6 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1718.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +347.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 62kcal |
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| Protein | 5.5g | 1.84g |
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| Fats | 1.7g | 0.24g |
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| Net carbs | 85.1g | 12.48g |
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| Carbs | 90.1g | 13.08g |
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| Vitamin D | 296IU |
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| Magnesium | 59mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 64mg |
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| Potassium | 176mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 6.7mg | 4.96mg |
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| Sugar | 53.6g | 0.07g |
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| Fiber | 5g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.043mg |
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| Zinc | 5.6mg | 0.17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 227mg | 18mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 102mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2778IU | 773IU |
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| Vitamin A | 832µg | 232µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.33mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7.4µg |
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| Selenium | 48.6µg | 3.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.5mg | 3.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.9mg | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 370µg | 62µg |
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| Choline | 13.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 0.038g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6g | 0.033g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | 0.134g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.058mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg |
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| Leucine | 0.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg |
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| Methionine | 0.034mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg |
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| Valine | 0.089mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
222%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Post Golden Crisp Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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 ($)