Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal vs Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut
Overall, Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 3.
Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal
Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cream of Wheat Instant Origi... | Porage Oats Original Traditi... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | b |
| NOVA group | 4 | 1 |
| Calories | 536 kcal | 272 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 7.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 3.5 g |
| Sugars | 28.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 28.6 g | 13 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
- Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut has 49% fewer calories (272 kcal vs 536 kcal).
- Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal has no fat, while Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut has 7.7 g.
- Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal has no saturated fat, while Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut has 3.5 g.
- Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut has 99% less sugar (0.4 g vs 28.6 g).
- Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut has 85% less salt (0.3 g vs 2.1 g).
- Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal has 54% more protein (28.6 g vs 13 g).
- Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut has the better Nutri-Score.
- Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut 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
Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut
100% Rolled Oats
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal or Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut?
Overall, Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut 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?
Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut has fewer calories: 272 kcal versus 536 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut has less sugar: 0.4 g versus 28.6 g per 100 g.