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Garden cress vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between garden cress and mixed nuts

  • Garden cress has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C; however, mixed nuts are richer in copper, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and magnesium.
  • Garden cress covers your daily vitamin K needs 447% more than mixed nuts.
  • Mixed nuts have 2306 times less vitamin A than garden cress. Garden cress has 6917IU of vitamin A, while mixed nuts have 3IU.
  • Garden cress contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cress, garden, raw and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +502.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more IronIron +100.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1360.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +268.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3666.7%
~equal in Potassium ~632mg

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% 115% 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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9407%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1017.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +670.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~83µg

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +4198.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +670.8%
Contains more FatsFats +7607.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +282.7%
Contains more OtherOther +60%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11819.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6308.8%

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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Vitamin K 541.9µg 5.7µg 447%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 14.612g 96%
Fats 0.7g 53.95g 82%
Copper 0.17mg 0.907mg 82%
Vitamin C 69mg 0.5mg 76%
Monounsaturated fat 0.239g 28.488g 71%
Manganese 0.553mg 2.04mg 65%
Selenium 0.9µg 33.9µg 60%
Phosphorus 76mg 456mg 54%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 7.82mg 47%
Magnesium 38mg 229mg 45%
Vitamin B3 1mg 7.709mg 42%
Saturated fat 0.023g 8.711g 39%
Vitamin A 346µg 0µg 38%
Protein 2.6g 20.04g 35%
Calories 32kcal 607kcal 29%
Zinc 0.23mg 3.36mg 28%
Fiber 1.1g 7g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 1.14mg 18%
Iron 1.3mg 2.61mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.189mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.352mg 8%
Choline 19.5mg 52mg 6%
Carbs 5.5g 21.05g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.196mg 5%
Calcium 81mg 117mg 4%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Potassium 606mg 632mg 1%
Folate 80µg 83µg 1%
Net carbs 4.4g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 4.4g 4.15g N/A
Sodium 14mg 5mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden cress Mixed nuts
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
150%
Garden cress
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.688g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.