Garden cress vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are garden cress and chives different?
- Garden cress is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B6, and manganese; however, chives are richer in folate and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for garden cress is 274% higher.
- Garden cress contains 3 times more vitamin E than chives. While garden cress contains 0.7mg of vitamin E, chives contain only 0.21mg.
Cress, garden, raw and Chives, raw are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +104.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +143.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
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 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +126.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +154.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.3% |
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:
3.27 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
4.35 g
Water:
90.65 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.73g
~equal in
Water
~90.65g
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
0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.267 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +151.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.1% |
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 | 541.9µg | 212.7µg | 274% |
| Vitamin A | 346µg | 218µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 69mg | 58.1mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.115mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 606mg | 296mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 0.138mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.553mg | 0.373mg | 8% |
| Folate | 80µg | 105µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.5g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 1.6mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.5mg | 5.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 58mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.647mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.242mg | 0.324mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.023g | 0.146g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.17mg | 0.157mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 3.27g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 30kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.73g | 0% |
| Carbs | 5.5g | 4.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.4g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.4g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.095g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.228g | 0.267g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.163mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% |
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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
150%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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?
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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.