Cream of Wheat Original 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 Original
Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cream of Wheat Original | Porage Oats Original Traditi... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | b |
| NOVA group | 1 | 1 |
| Calories | 667 kcal | 272 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 7.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 3.5 g |
| Sugars | 45.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 42.4 g | 13 g |
| Additives | 1 | 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 59% fewer calories (272 kcal vs 667 kcal).
- Cream of Wheat Original has no fat, while Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut has 7.7 g.
- Cream of Wheat Original 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 45.5 g).
- Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut has 83% less salt (0.3 g vs 1.7 g).
- Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut has 16% more fiber (3.6 g vs 3 g).
- Cream of Wheat Original has 69% more protein (42.4 g vs 13 g).
- Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Cream of Wheat Original lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Cream of Wheat Original
WHEAT FARINA, CALCIUM CARBONATE, DEFATTED WHEAT GERM, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3).
Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut
100% Rolled Oats
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cream of Wheat Original 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 667 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Porage Oats Original Traditional Smooth Cut has less sugar: 0.4 g versus 45.5 g per 100 g.