Cream of Wheat Original vs Porridge Oats
Overall, Porridge Oats has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 3.
Cream of Wheat Original
Porridge Oats
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cream of Wheat Original | Porridge Oats |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | a |
| NOVA group | 1 | 1 |
| Calories | 667 kcal | 359 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 45.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 9.8 g |
| Protein | 42.4 g | 11 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
- Porridge Oats has 46% fewer calories (359 kcal vs 667 kcal).
- Cream of Wheat Original has no fat, while Porridge Oats has 6 g.
- Cream of Wheat Original has no saturated fat, while Porridge Oats has 1 g.
- Porridge Oats has 100% less sugar (0.2 g vs 45.5 g).
- Porridge Oats has 97% less salt (0.1 g vs 1.7 g).
- Porridge Oats has 69% more fiber (9.8 g vs 3 g).
- Cream of Wheat Original has 74% more protein (42.4 g vs 11 g).
- Porridge Oats 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).
Porridge Oats
oat flakes
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cream of Wheat Original or Porridge Oats?
Overall, 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?
Porridge Oats has fewer calories: 359 kcal versus 667 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Porridge Oats has less sugar: 0.2 g versus 45.5 g per 100 g.