Rice vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between rice and cream of Wheat
- Rice has more manganese, selenium, and vitamin B5; however, cream of Wheat has more iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and calcium.
- Cream of Wheat's daily need coverage for iron is 47% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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 | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +188.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +138.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +540% |
| Contains more IronIron | +313.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +375.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1515.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +232.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +115.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.3% |
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Other
~0.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 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 | +166.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 4.96mg | 47% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 232µg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.309mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.21mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 3.093mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 3.5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.232mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.082mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 13.08g | 5% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 64mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 102mg | 4% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 62kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 1.84g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Folate | 58µg | 62µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 12.48g | N/A |
| Potassium | 35mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.038g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
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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
12%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.