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Garden cress vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Garden cress and Cereal

  • Garden cress has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, while Cereal has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 517% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Garden cress is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cress, garden, raw and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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 +710%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +477.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +24.1%
Contains more Iron +2520%
Contains more Zinc +3204.3%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Phosphorus - 77
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Contains more Calcium +710%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +477.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +24.1%
Contains more Iron +2520%
Contains more Zinc +3204.3%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Phosphorus - 77

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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Cereal
Contains more Vitamin A +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +775%
Contains more Vitamin C +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1388.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2862%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2323.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.226
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +775%
Contains more Vitamin C +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1388.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2862%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2323.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.226

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2265.1%
Contains more Protein +133.1%
Contains more Fats +54.3%
Contains more Carbs +1479.1%
Contains more Other +23.9%
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Water +2265.1%
Contains more Protein +133.1%
Contains more Fats +54.3%
Contains more Carbs +1479.1%
Contains more Other +23.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.3%
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 85.45g Cereal
Protein 2.6g 6.06g Cereal
Fats 0.7g 1.08g Cereal
Carbs 5.5g 86.85g Cereal
Calories 32kcal 378kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 4.4g 10.35g Garden cress
Fiber 1.1g 1.4g Cereal
Calcium 81mg 10mg Garden cress
Iron 1.3mg 34.06mg Cereal
Magnesium 38mg 19mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 76mg 77mg Cereal
Potassium 606mg 105mg Garden cress
Sodium 14mg 795mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.23mg 7.6mg Cereal
Copper 0.17mg 0.137mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.553mg 0.79mg Cereal
Selenium 0.9µg 6.3µg Cereal
Vitamin A 6917IU 2792IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 814µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.08mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 69mg 38.5mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 6.288mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 3.87mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 1mg 29.62mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.226mg Garden cress
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 5.986mg Cereal
Folate 80µg Garden cress
Vitamin K 541.9µg 0µg Garden cress
Tryptophan 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg Cereal
Methionine 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.26g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 0.204g Garden cress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.354g Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden cress Cereal
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
187%
Garden cress
393%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 781mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.237g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. 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.