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Garden cress vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Garden cress and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Garden cress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, while Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Garden cress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 430% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Garden cress is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cress, garden, raw and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 +326.3%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +298.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +22.3%
Contains more Iron +328.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +24.1%
Contains more Selenium +1044.4%
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 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +326.3%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +298.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +22.3%
Contains more Iron +328.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +24.1%
Contains more Selenium +1044.4%

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 +345750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2033.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +777.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +544.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.5%
Contains more Folate +67.5%
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 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +345750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2033.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +777.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +544.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.5%
Contains more Folate +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1670.3%
Contains more Protein +263.8%
Contains more Fats +1134.3%
Contains more Carbs +1246.4%
Contains more Other +55.6%
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% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Water +1670.3%
Contains more Protein +263.8%
Contains more Fats +1134.3%
Contains more Carbs +1246.4%
Contains more Other +55.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +731%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2020.6%
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +731%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2020.6%

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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 2.6g 9.46g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 0.7g 8.64g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 5.5g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 32kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 4.4g 1.29g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 1.1g 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 81mg 19mg Garden cress
Iron 1.3mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 38mg 23mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 76mg 102mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 606mg 152mg Garden cress
Sodium 14mg 941mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.23mg 0.69mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.17mg 0.139mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.553mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 0.9µg 10.3µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 6917IU 2IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 1µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin C 69mg 0mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 1mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.086mg Garden cress
Folate 80µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 541.9µg 25.4µg Garden cress
Tryptophan 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0g 0.167g Garden cress
Saturated Fat 0.023g 1.653g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 1.986g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garden cress Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 927mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.