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Garden cress vs. Corn grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Garden cress and Corn grain?

  • Garden cress is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Corn grain is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Garden cress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 451% more.

We used Cress, garden, raw and Corn grain, yellow types 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 Calcium +1057.1%
Contains more Potassium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Contains more Iron +108.5%
Contains more Magnesium +234.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.3%
Contains more Zinc +860.9%
Contains more Copper +84.7%
Contains more Selenium +1622.2%
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% 102% 91% 90% 26% 5% 61% 105% 64% 85%
Contains more Calcium +1057.1%
Contains more Potassium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Contains more Iron +108.5%
Contains more Magnesium +234.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.3%
Contains more Zinc +860.9%
Contains more Copper +84.7%
Contains more Selenium +1622.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +3132.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +180533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.8%
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 13% 10% 0% 0% 97% 47% 69% 26% 144% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3132.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +180533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +762.1%
Contains more Other +48.8%
Contains more Protein +262.3%
Contains more Fats +577.1%
Contains more Carbs +1250.2%
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Water +762.1%
Contains more Other +48.8%
Contains more Protein +262.3%
Contains more Fats +577.1%
Contains more Carbs +1250.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +423.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +848.7%
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +423.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +848.7%

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 Corn grain
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Corn grain Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 66.96g Corn grain
Protein 2.6g 9.42g Corn grain
Fats 0.7g 4.74g Corn grain
Carbs 5.5g 74.26g Corn grain
Calories 32kcal 365kcal Corn grain
Sugar 4.4g 0.64g Corn grain
Fiber 1.1g 7.3g Corn grain
Calcium 81mg 7mg Garden cress
Iron 1.3mg 2.71mg Corn grain
Magnesium 38mg 127mg Corn grain
Phosphorus 76mg 210mg Corn grain
Potassium 606mg 287mg Garden cress
Sodium 14mg 35mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.23mg 2.21mg Corn grain
Copper 0.17mg 0.314mg Corn grain
Manganese 0.553mg 0.485mg Garden cress
Selenium 0.9µg 15.5µg Corn grain
Vitamin A 6917IU 214IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 11µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.49mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 69mg 0mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.385mg Corn grain
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.201mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 1mg 3.627mg Corn grain
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.424mg Corn grain
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.622mg Corn grain
Folate 80µg 19µg Garden cress
Vitamin K 541.9µg 0.3µg Garden cress
Tryptophan 0.067mg Corn grain
Threonine 0.354mg Corn grain
Isoleucine 0.337mg Corn grain
Leucine 1.155mg Corn grain
Lysine 0.265mg Corn grain
Methionine 0.197mg Corn grain
Phenylalanine 0.463mg Corn grain
Valine 0.477mg Corn grain
Histidine 0.287mg Corn grain
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.667g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 1.251g Corn grain
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 2.163g Corn grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden cress Corn grain
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
35%
Corn grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
63%
Corn grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.644g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/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.