Garden cress vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between garden cress and pumpkin
- Garden cress has more vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, potassium, iron, and magnesium; however, pumpkin is higher in vitamin A.
- Garden cress covers your daily vitamin K needs 451% more than pumpkin.
- Pumpkin contains 8 times less vitamin C than garden cress. Garden cress contains 69mg of vitamin C, while pumpkin contains 9mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cress, garden, raw and Pumpkin, raw.
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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 | +216.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +285.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +342.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
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 | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +304.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +49163.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +137.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.1% |
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:
1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
91.6 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +600% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.2% |
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Water
~91.6g
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
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.005 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1738.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4460% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 541.9µg | 1.1µg | 451% |
| Vitamin C | 69mg | 9mg | 67% |
| Manganese | 0.553mg | 0.125mg | 19% |
| Folate | 80µg | 16µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 0.061mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.11mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 346µg | 426µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 606mg | 340mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 21mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 0.8mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.17mg | 0.127mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 1.06mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Choline | 19.5mg | 8.2mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.013g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.228g | 0.005g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.242mg | 0.298mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 26kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 5.5g | 6.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.4g | 6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.4g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.023g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden cress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)