Garden cress vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Garden cress and Arugula
- Garden cress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, and Potassium, however, Arugula has more Calcium.
- Garden cress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 361% more.
- Garden cress has 5 times more Vitamin C than Arugula. Garden cress has 69mg of Vitamin C, while Arugula has 15mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cress, garden, raw and Arugula, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +64.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +97.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +191.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +202.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +227.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +399% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
0.66 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
91.71 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.58g
~equal in
Fats
~0.66g
~equal in
Water
~91.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.319 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +387.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 32kcal | 25kcal |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 2.58g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 0.66g |
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| Vitamin C | 69mg | 15mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.4g | 2.05g |
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| Carbs | 5.5g | 3.65g |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 47mg |
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| Calcium | 81mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 606mg | 369mg |
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| Iron | 1.3mg | 1.46mg |
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| Sugar | 4.4g | 2.05g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.17mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 76mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6917IU | 2373IU |
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| Vitamin A | 346µg | 119µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 0.553mg | 0.321mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.086mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.305mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.242mg | 0.437mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin K | 541.9µg | 108.6µg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 97µg |
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| Choline | 19.5mg | 15.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.023g | 0.086g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.239g | 0.049g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.228g | 0.319g |
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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
173%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
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.