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Potato chips vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato chips and Cream of Wheat different?

  • Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Manganese, while Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 61% more than Cream of Wheat.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt types were used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +1016.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +816.7%
Contains more Potassium +6275%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +541.2%
Contains more Copper +611.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +131.4%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +204.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Magnesium +1016.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +816.7%
Contains more Potassium +6275%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +541.2%
Contains more Copper +611.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +131.4%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +204.3%

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 E +45450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +37.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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 E +45450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +37.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +280.4%
Contains more Fats +14316.7%
Contains more Carbs +304.4%
Contains more Other +718.2%
Contains more Water +4342.1%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 Protein +280.4%
Contains more Fats +14316.7%
Contains more Carbs +304.4%
Contains more Other +718.2%
Contains more Water +4342.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8982.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8982.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 12.48g Potato chips
Protein 7g 1.84g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.24g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 13.08g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 62kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 4.8g 0.6g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 1.63mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 67mg 6mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 18mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 20mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 102mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.17mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.043mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 3.5µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.02mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 3.093mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.082mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.309mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.025mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.058mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.08mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.139mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.047mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.034mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.099mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.089mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.042mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.033g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.134g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips 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
59%
Potato chips
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.922g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.