Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal vs Scottish porridge oats
Overall, Scottish porridge oats has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 4.
Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal
Scottish porridge oats
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cream of Wheat Instant Origi... | Scottish porridge oats |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | — |
| Calories | 246 kcal | 375 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 7.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 13.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 9.3 g |
| Protein | 13.1 g | 11 g |
| Additives | 2 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal has 34% fewer calories (246 kcal vs 375 kcal).
- Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal has no fat, while Scottish porridge oats has 7.8 g.
- Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal has no saturated fat, while Scottish porridge oats has 1.4 g.
- Scottish porridge oats has 92% less sugar (1.1 g vs 13.1 g).
- Scottish porridge oats has 99% less salt (0 g vs 0.9 g).
- Scottish porridge oats has 82% more fiber (9.3 g vs 1.6 g).
- Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal has 16% more protein (13.1 g vs 11 g).
- Scottish porridge oats has the better Nutri-Score.
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
Scottish porridge oats
Wholegrain Scottish Oat Flakes. Allergy Advice! for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Not suitable for wheat and barley allergy sufferers. As a guide, we recommend this product provides.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal or Scottish porridge oats?
Overall, Scottish porridge oats 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?
Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal has fewer calories: 246 kcal versus 375 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Scottish porridge oats has less sugar: 1.1 g versus 13.1 g per 100 g.