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Coconut vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Coconut and Garden cress?

  • Coconut is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Copper, and Selenium, yet Garden cress is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Garden cress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 451% more.
  • Coconut has 1291 times more Saturated Fat than Garden cress. While Coconut has 29.698g of Saturated Fat, Garden cress has only 0.023g.

We used Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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 Iron +86.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains more Zinc +378.3%
Contains more Copper +155.9%
Contains more Manganese +171.2%
Contains more Selenium +1022.2%
Contains more Calcium +478.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +70.2%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Contains more Iron +86.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains more Zinc +378.3%
Contains more Copper +155.9%
Contains more Manganese +171.2%
Contains more Selenium +1022.2%
Contains more Calcium +478.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +70.2%
Contains less Sodium -30%

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 +24%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +357.4%
Contains more Folate +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +270850%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
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 +24%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +357.4%
Contains more Folate +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +270850%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.1%
Contains more Fats +4684.3%
Contains more Carbs +176.9%
Contains more Water +90.3%
Contains more Other +87.5%
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 +28.1%
Contains more Fats +4684.3%
Contains more Carbs +176.9%
Contains more Water +90.3%
Contains more Other +87.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +496.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +496.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Garden cress Opinion
Net carbs 6.23g 4.4g Coconut
Protein 3.33g 2.6g Coconut
Fats 33.49g 0.7g Coconut
Carbs 15.23g 5.5g Coconut
Calories 354kcal 32kcal Coconut
Sugar 6.23g 4.4g Garden cress
Fiber 9g 1.1g Coconut
Calcium 14mg 81mg Garden cress
Iron 2.43mg 1.3mg Coconut
Magnesium 32mg 38mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 113mg 76mg Coconut
Potassium 356mg 606mg Garden cress
Sodium 20mg 14mg Garden cress
Zinc 1.1mg 0.23mg Coconut
Copper 0.435mg 0.17mg Coconut
Manganese 1.5mg 0.553mg Coconut
Selenium 10.1µg 0.9µg Coconut
Vitamin A 0IU 6917IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 346µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.7mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 3.3mg 69mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.08mg Garden cress
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.26mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 1mg Garden cress
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.242mg Coconut
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.247mg Garden cress
Folate 26µg 80µg Garden cress
Vitamin K 0.2µg 541.9µg Garden cress
Tryptophan 0.039mg Coconut
Threonine 0.121mg Coconut
Isoleucine 0.131mg Coconut
Leucine 0.247mg Coconut
Lysine 0.147mg Coconut
Methionine 0.062mg Coconut
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Coconut
Valine 0.202mg Coconut
Histidine 0.077mg Coconut
Saturated Fat 29.698g 0.023g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 1.425g 0.239g Coconut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.228g Coconut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut 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
8%
Coconut
187%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.