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Garden cress vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between garden cress and pound cake

  • Garden cress has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B6, and copper, while pound cake has more vitamin B12.
  • Garden cress covers your daily need for vitamin K, 450% more than pound cake.
  • The amount of sodium in garden cress is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cress, garden, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +306.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +402.7%
Contains more IronIron +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +87%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +455.6%

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +394.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +586.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31776.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +236.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.65mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.249mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +245.6%
Contains more OtherOther +17.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1894.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +875.3%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1163.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1399.6%

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 Pound cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin K 541.9µg 1.7µg 450%
Vitamin C 69mg 0mg 77%
Vitamin A 346µg 70µg 31%
Saturated fat 0.023g 4.811g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 3.419g 21%
Fats 0.7g 13.96g 20%
Manganese 0.553mg 0.11mg 19%
Calories 32kcal 353kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.036mg 16%
Sodium 14mg 377mg 16%
Carbs 5.5g 53.64g 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Copper 0.17mg 0.042mg 14%
Potassium 606mg 149mg 13%
Folate 80µg 42µg 10%
Phosphorus 76mg 140mg 9%
Choline 19.5mg 65.6mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.173mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.239g 3.02g 7%
Magnesium 38mg 8mg 7%
Selenium 0.9µg 5µg 7%
Protein 2.6g 5g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.485mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.615mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Calcium 81mg 47mg 3%
Zinc 0.23mg 0.43mg 2%
Fiber 1.1g 0.6g 2%
Iron 1.3mg 1.48mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.249mg 1%
Net carbs 4.4g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 4.4g 33.36g N/A
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.65mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden cress Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.788g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.