Garden cress vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Garden cress and Basil?
- Garden cress is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, yet Basil is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Calcium.
- Garden cress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 106% more.
- Garden cress has 4 times more Vitamin C than Basil. While Garden cress has 69mg of Vitamin C, Basil has only 18mg.
We used Cress, garden, raw and Basil, fresh types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Phosphorus
+35.7%
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Potassium
+105.4%
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Selenium
+200%
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Calcium
+118.5%
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Iron
+143.8%
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Magnesium
+68.4%
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Sodium
-71.4%
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Zinc
+252.2%
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Copper
+126.5%
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Manganese
+107.6%
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Phosphorus
+35.7%
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Potassium
+105.4%
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Selenium
+200%
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Calcium
+118.5%
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Iron
+143.8%
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Magnesium
+68.4%
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Sodium
-71.4%
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Zinc
+252.2%
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Copper
+126.5%
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Manganese
+107.6%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin A
+31.1%
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Vitamin C
+283.3%
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Vitamin B1
+135.3%
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Vitamin B2
+242.1%
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Vitamin B3
+10.9%
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Vitamin B5
+15.8%
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Vitamin B6
+59.4%
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Folate
+17.6%
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Vitamin K
+30.6%
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Vitamin E
+14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.902
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Vitamin A
+31.1%
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Vitamin C
+283.3%
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Vitamin B1
+135.3%
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Vitamin B2
+242.1%
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Vitamin B3
+10.9%
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Vitamin B5
+15.8%
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Vitamin B6
+59.4%
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Folate
+17.6%
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Vitamin K
+30.6%
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Vitamin E
+14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.902
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+107.5%
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+20%
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Protein
+21.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.64
Equal in Water - 92.06
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
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1.8 g
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
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1.5 g
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Carbs
+107.5%
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+20%
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Protein
+21.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.64
Equal in Water - 92.06
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-43.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+171.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+70.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.228 g
Saturated Fat:
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.389 g
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Saturated Fat
-43.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+171.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+70.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.4g | 1.05g |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 3.15g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 0.64g |
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| Carbs | 5.5g | 2.65g |
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| Calories | 32kcal | 23kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.02g |
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| Sugar | 4.4g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 81mg | 177mg |
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| Iron | 1.3mg | 3.17mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 76mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 606mg | 295mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.81mg |
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| Copper | 0.17mg | 0.385mg |
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| Manganese | 0.553mg | 1.148mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 6917IU | 5275IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 346µg | 264µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin C | 69mg | 18mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.902mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.242mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 0.155mg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 68µg |
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| Vitamin K | 541.9µg | 414.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.023g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.239g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.228g | 0.389g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
187%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.