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

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Important differences between Potato sticks and Cream of Wheat

  • Potato sticks have more Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Cream of Wheat have more Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 61% more.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato sticks 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.
Potato sticks
Potato sticks
7
:
3
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +855.6%
Contains more Potassium +6085%
Contains more Zinc +482.4%
Contains more Copper +632.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +131.4%
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Potato sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
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 Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +855.6%
Contains more Potassium +6085%
Contains more Zinc +482.4%
Contains more Copper +632.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +131.4%
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%

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.
Potato sticks
Potato sticks
7
:
4
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Vitamin E +45450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Folate +55%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.309
Potato sticks
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% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
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 E +45450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Folate +55%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato sticks
Potato sticks
4
:
1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Protein +264.1%
Contains more Fats +14233.3%
Contains more Carbs +307.5%
Contains more Other +672.7%
Contains more Water +3736.4%
Potato sticks
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 +264.1%
Contains more Fats +14233.3%
Contains more Carbs +307.5%
Contains more Other +672.7%
Contains more Water +3736.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato sticks
Potato sticks
2
:
1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13258.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Potato sticks
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 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 +18566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13258.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 49.9g 12.48g Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 1.84g Potato sticks
Fats 34.4g 0.24g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 13.08g Potato sticks
Calories 522kcal 62kcal Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 3.4g 0.6g Potato sticks
Calcium 18mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 2.27mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 64mg 6mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 172mg 18mg Potato sticks
Potassium 1237mg 20mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.99mg 0.17mg Potato sticks
Copper 0.315mg 0.043mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 0mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 3.5µg Potato sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.02mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 3.093mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.082mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.309mg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.1µg Potato sticks
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 8.88g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 0.033g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 0.134g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks 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
55%
Potato sticks
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.842g)
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 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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.