Garden cress vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between garden cress and clam
- Garden cress has more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and manganese.
- Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4120% more.
- Garden cress has 12 times more vitamin A than clam. Garden cress has 6917IU of vitamin A, while clam has 570IU.
- Garden cress is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cress, garden, raw and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +304.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1087% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +344.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7011.1% |
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 | +212.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +102.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +235.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
25.55 g
Fats:
1.95 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
63.64 g
Other:
3.73 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +882.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +178.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.2% |
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Carbs
~5.13g
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
0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 98.89µg | 4120% |
| Vitamin K | 541.9µg | 452% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 64µg | 115% |
| Copper | 0.17mg | 0.688mg | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 69mg | 22.1mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1202mg | 52% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 25.55g | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 338mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 2.73mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 346µg | 171µg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.553mg | 1mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 2.81mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 3.354mg | 15% |
| Folate | 80µg | 29µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.426mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 0.11mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.242mg | 0.68mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 148kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
| Choline | 19.5mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 0.7g | 1.95g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.228g | 0.552g | 2% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 606mg | 628mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.023g | 0.188g | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.5g | 5.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.4g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.4g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.172g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.138g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.104g | N/A |
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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%
983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden cress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 1188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.