Basil vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between basil and garden cress?
- Basil is higher in manganese, copper, iron, and calcium, yet garden cress is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Garden cress's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 106% more.
- Basil has 2 times more iron than garden cress. While basil has 3.17mg of iron, garden cress has only 1.3mg.
We used Basil, fresh and Cress, garden, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +143.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +126.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +252.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +242.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +30.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +71.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.7g
~equal in
Water
~89.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +171.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 541.9µg | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 69mg | 57% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.553mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.17mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 1.3mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.26mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 81mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 346µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 606mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.247mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 38mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Folate | 68µg | 80µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 5.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 19.5mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 2.6g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.228g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.242mg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.239g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
104%
150%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
33%
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.