What is the difference between Cream of Wheat and Grits?

Cream of Wheat is porridge which is made from ground wheat while grits is a porridge which s made from ground corn. Cream of Wheat was invented by wheat millers in North Dakota in 1893, while grits are a Native American dish which has been consumed for centuries.

Cream of Wheat is usually only prepared as porridge while grits can be made into porridge or fried. Both grits and cream of wheat can be cooked by adding them to boiling water and cooking until they are thick, and the other ingredients, such as dried fruit, honey or nuts are added, which makes the porridge healthy, filling and thick.