Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal vs Original
Overall, Original has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 3.
Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal
Original
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cream of Wheat Instant Origi... | Original |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 1 |
| Calories | 536 kcal | 370 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 7.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| Sugars | 28.6 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 9 g |
| Protein | 28.6 g | 11 g |
| Additives | 2 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Original has 31% fewer calories (370 kcal vs 536 kcal).
- Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal has no fat, while Original has 7.7 g.
- Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal has no saturated fat, while Original has 1.3 g.
- Original has 96% less sugar (1 g vs 28.6 g).
- Original has no salt, while Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal has 2.1 g.
- Original has 60% more fiber (9 g vs 3.6 g).
- Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal has 61% more protein (28.6 g vs 11 g).
- Original has the better Nutri-Score.
- Original is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal
WHEAT FARINA, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, DEFATTED WHEAT GERM, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3). CONTAINS WHEAT
Original
Wholegrain Rolled Oats
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal or Original?
Overall, Original has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Original has fewer calories: 370 kcal versus 536 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Original has less sugar: 1 g versus 28.6 g per 100 g.