Grits, Cream of Wheat, and Malt 'o Meal: What's the difference?

[Bog Frog]

Besides the obvious fact that they're made of three different things, what is the difference? I saw a tub of grits in the cafeteria today and ordered a bowl, thinking it was Cream of Wheat. What a surprise when the server said "I like grits, too." ???

[redqueen]

1. Never had grits

But I can tell you that Cream of Wheat is good, and Malt 'o Meal is nasty. That is the main difference AFAIC.

[havocmom]

2. Ever have a warm bowl of Zoom?

Now there is a hot cereal with a difference! Good, solid whole wheat. YUM!

[delete_bush]

3. depends on the type of

wallpaper you're trying to hang. Cream of wheat is best for those really tough jobs.

[supernova]

4. Grits come from corn; Cream of Wheat is, well... wheat

;-) I don't know what Malt O'Meal is. :shrug:

[bloom]

5. I think Grits are grittier than Cream of Wheat

don't know about Malt'o Meal.

[cmf]

6. grits are made of corn

and are superior to the other two. At least, IMHO. I'm not sure what Malt O Meal is made of - I think it's just the same as Cream of Wheat.

[amazona]

7. they taste different!

I don't know how to describe tastes but they taste way different to me.

[cspiguy]

8. big diff - long time in john - if wheat intolerant.

(long time too if grits are dry and you are too)

[jus_the_facts]

9. I grew up on grits.....always detested the other two....

.....gotta put some butter and sugar on my grits tho...some folks like it with just salt'n'pepper....but I like 'em sweetened...and Malt o'Meal is just plain bad for you as Malt has been linked to neuralogical damage or so I've read...

[mahatmakanejeeves]

10. Cream Of Wheat

It gives me indigestion, but one outstanding attribute it has is its astonishing iron content. Two servings of that, and you've got your minimum daily requirement all taken care of.

It makes a wonderful breakfast when you're out camping.

[calico1]

11. What is Farina?

Is it just another name for "cream of wheat?"