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Garden cress vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Garden cress and Chow mein?

  • Garden cress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Potassium, yet Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Garden cress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 450% higher.
  • Garden cress contains less Sodium.

We used Cress, garden, raw and Noodles, chinese, chow mein types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 24% 53% 49% 57% 6.3% 33% 1.8% 72% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 6% 11% 177% 56% 38% 69% 153% 0% 235%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +305%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +405%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more IronIron +263.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +508.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4677.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.167mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 230% 415% 14% 0% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 0% 1355% 60% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 46% 0% 145% 97% 112% 32% 25% 0% 3.5% 80% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38607.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +622.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +495%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +7476.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +211.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2104.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1223.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.228 g
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.571 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3636%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1466.2%

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 Chow mein
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Chow mein Opinion
Calories 32kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Protein 2.6g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.7g 15.43g Chow mein
Vitamin C 69mg 0mg Garden cress
Net carbs 4.4g 69.1g Chow mein
Carbs 5.5g 72.8g Chow mein
Magnesium 38mg 52mg Chow mein
Calcium 81mg 20mg Garden cress
Potassium 606mg 120mg Garden cress
Iron 1.3mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Sugar 4.4g 5.71g Garden cress
Fiber 1.1g 3.7g Chow mein
Copper 0.17mg 0.167mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.23mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 76mg 161mg Chow mein
Sodium 14mg 1174mg Garden cress
Vitamin A 6917IU 0IU Garden cress
Vitamin A 346µg 0µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.553mg Garden cress
Selenium 0.9µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 1mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.11mg Garden cress
Vitamin K 541.9µg 1.4µg Garden cress
Folate 80µg 106µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Garden cress
Choline 19.5mg 8.7mg Garden cress
Saturated Fat 0.023g 2.229g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden cress Chow mein
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
173%
Garden cress
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 1160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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
  2. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/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.