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Arugula vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Arugula and Garden cress

  • Arugula has more Calcium, however, Garden cress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Garden cress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 361% more.
  • Arugula has 2 times more Calcium than Garden cress. Arugula has 160mg of Calcium, while Garden cress has 81mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Arugula, raw 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 +97.5%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.7%
Contains more Zinc +104.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Copper +123.7%
Contains more Manganese +72.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Contains more Calcium +97.5%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.7%
Contains more Zinc +104.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Copper +123.7%
Contains more Manganese +72.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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 B5 +80.6%
Contains more Folate +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +399%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
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 B5 +80.6%
Contains more Folate +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +399%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 89.4
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 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 Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 89.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.8%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Garden cress Opinion
Net carbs 2.05g 4.4g Garden cress
Protein 2.58g 2.6g Garden cress
Fats 0.66g 0.7g Garden cress
Carbs 3.65g 5.5g Garden cress
Calories 25kcal 32kcal Garden cress
Sugar 2.05g 4.4g Arugula
Fiber 1.6g 1.1g Arugula
Calcium 160mg 81mg Arugula
Iron 1.46mg 1.3mg Arugula
Magnesium 47mg 38mg Arugula
Phosphorus 52mg 76mg Garden cress
Potassium 369mg 606mg Garden cress
Sodium 27mg 14mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.47mg 0.23mg Arugula
Copper 0.076mg 0.17mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.321mg 0.553mg Garden cress
Selenium 0.3µg 0.9µg Garden cress
Vitamin A 2373IU 6917IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 346µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.7mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 15mg 69mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.08mg Garden cress
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.26mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 1mg Garden cress
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.242mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.247mg Garden cress
Folate 97µg 80µg Arugula
Vitamin K 108.6µg 541.9µg Garden cress
Saturated Fat 0.086g 0.023g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.239g Garden cress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 0.228g Arugula

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arugula Garden cress
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
52%
Arugula
187%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
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.

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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.