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Somen noodles vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Somen noodles and Garden cress

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, and Magnesium in Garden cress is higher than in Somen noodles.
  • Garden cress covers your daily Vitamin C needs 77% more than Somen noodles.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked and Cress, garden, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +912.5%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Contains more Potassium +1989.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +580%
Contains more Manganese +120.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 20% 2% 12% 3% 22% 6% 9% 33% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Contains more Calcium +912.5%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Contains more Potassium +1989.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +580%
Contains more Manganese +120.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.23

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +687.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +930.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1800%
Contains more Folate +3900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 8% 2% 11% 3% 2% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 416% 14% 0% 230% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 60% 0% 1355%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +687.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +930.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1800%
Contains more Folate +3900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +400.7%
Contains more Fats +288.9%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Contains more Other +386.5%
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 g
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +400.7%
Contains more Fats +288.9%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Contains more Other +386.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1038.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.023
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1038.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.023

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Somen noodles Garden cress
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Somen noodles Garden cress Opinion
Net carbs 27.54g 4.4g Somen noodles
Protein 4g 2.6g Somen noodles
Fats 0.18g 0.7g Garden cress
Carbs 27.54g 5.5g Somen noodles
Calories 131kcal 32kcal Somen noodles
Sugar 4.4g Somen noodles
Fiber 1.1g Garden cress
Calcium 8mg 81mg Garden cress
Iron 0.52mg 1.3mg Garden cress
Magnesium 2mg 38mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 27mg 76mg Garden cress
Potassium 29mg 606mg Garden cress
Sodium 161mg 14mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.22mg 0.23mg Garden cress
Copper 0.025mg 0.17mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.251mg 0.553mg Garden cress
Selenium 0.9µg Garden cress
Vitamin A 0IU 6917IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 346µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 0mg 69mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.08mg Garden cress
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.26mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 0.097mg 1mg Garden cress
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.242mg Garden cress
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.247mg Garden cress
Folate 2µg 80µg Garden cress
Vitamin K 541.9µg Garden cress
Tryptophan 0.051mg Somen noodles
Threonine 0.106mg Somen noodles
Isoleucine 0.155mg Somen noodles
Leucine 0.274mg Somen noodles
Lysine 0.077mg Somen noodles
Methionine 0.062mg Somen noodles
Phenylalanine 0.194mg Somen noodles
Valine 0.171mg Somen noodles
Histidine 0.081mg Somen noodles
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.023g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.021g 0.239g Garden cress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0.228g Garden cress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Somen noodles Garden cress
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2%
Somen noodles
187%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Somen noodles
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Somen noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168909/nutrients
  2. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.