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Garden cress vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Garden cress and Margarine

  • Garden cress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, however, Margarine is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Garden cress covers your daily Vitamin K needs 374% more than Margarine.
  • Garden cress contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cress, garden, raw and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 +2600%
Contains more Iron +2066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1420%
Contains more Potassium +3266.7%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
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 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2600%
Contains more Iron +2066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1420%
Contains more Potassium +3266.7%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%

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 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +34400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2644.4%
Contains more Folate +7900%
Contains more Vitamin K +482.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin A +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +34400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2644.4%
Contains more Folate +7900%
Contains more Vitamin K +482.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1525%
Contains more Carbs +685.7%
Contains more Water +441.2%
Contains more Fats +11430%
Equal in Other - 1.91
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +1525%
Contains more Carbs +685.7%
Contains more Water +441.2%
Contains more Fats +11430%
Equal in Other - 1.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16166.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10558.8%
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16166.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10558.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 0.7g Garden cress
Protein 2.6g 0.16g Garden cress
Fats 0.7g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 5.5g 0.7g Garden cress
Calories 32kcal 717kcal Margarine
Sugar 4.4g 0g Margarine
Fiber 1.1g 0g Garden cress
Calcium 81mg 3mg Garden cress
Iron 1.3mg 0.06mg Garden cress
Magnesium 38mg 3mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 76mg 5mg Garden cress
Potassium 606mg 18mg Garden cress
Sodium 14mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 0.23mg 0mg Garden cress
Copper 0.17mg 0mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.553mg Garden cress
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Garden cress
Vitamin A 6917IU 3577IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 0.7mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 69mg 0.2mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.01mg Garden cress
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.037mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.023mg Garden cress
Vitamin B5 0.242mg Garden cress
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.009mg Garden cress
Folate 80µg 1µg Garden cress
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 541.9µg 93µg Garden cress
Trans Fat 0g 14.89g Garden cress
Saturated Fat 0.023g 15.189g Garden cress
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden cress Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.166g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.