Cream of Wheat vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cream of Wheat and pork skins different?
- Cream of Wheat is richer in iron, vitamin A, and vitamin B6, while pork skins are higher in protein, selenium, fats, and vitamin B12.
- Pork skins cover your daily need for protein 142% more than cream of Wheat.
- Cream of Wheat contains 19 times more vitamin A than pork skins. Cream of Wheat contains 232µg of vitamin A, while pork skins contain 12µg.
- Cream of Wheat is lower in sodium.
- Cream of Wheat has a higher glycemic index (67) than pork skins (0).
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Snacks, pork skins, plain types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +463.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +535% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +372.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1071.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1243.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +424.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Protein | 1.84g | 61.3g | 119% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 1818mg | 75% |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 41µg | 68% |
| Saturated fat | 0.038g | 11.37g | 52% |
| Iron | 4.96mg | 0.88mg | 51% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 31.3g | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 14.78g | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 95mg | 32% |
| Choline | 164.5mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.64µg | 27% |
| Calories | 62kcal | 544kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 232µg | 12µg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 3.64g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.023mg | 22% |
| Folate | 62µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.099mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 85mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 1.549mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 0.43mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.094mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.283mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 13.08g | 0g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 127mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.53mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.069mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 3g | 11g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 337kcal | 89kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 161g | 18g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.4 | 1.6 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 12.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.058mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 1.382mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.139mg | 3.322mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 2.783mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.089mg | 2.421mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
61.3 g
Fats:
31.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
5.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4588.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3231.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12941.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.64 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44687.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2616.4% |






