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Garden cress vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Garden cress and Shallot

  • Garden cress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, Copper, and Potassium, however, Shallot is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Garden cress covers your daily Vitamin K needs 451% more than Shallot.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cress, garden, raw and Shallots, 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 Calcium +118.9%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +81.4%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Contains more Manganese +89.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +73.9%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
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 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +118.9%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +81.4%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Contains more Manganese +89.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +73.9%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.2

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 +172825%
Contains more Vitamin E +1650%
Contains more Vitamin C +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Folate +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +67637.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.7%
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% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +172825%
Contains more Vitamin E +1650%
Contains more Vitamin C +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Folate +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +67637.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Carbs +205.5%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Carbs +205.5%
Equal in Protein - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1607.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1607.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%

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 Shallot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 2.6g 2.5g Garden cress
Fats 0.7g 0.1g Garden cress
Carbs 5.5g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 32kcal 72kcal Shallot
Sugar 4.4g 7.87g Garden cress
Fiber 1.1g 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 81mg 37mg Garden cress
Iron 1.3mg 1.2mg Garden cress
Magnesium 38mg 21mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 76mg 60mg Garden cress
Potassium 606mg 334mg Garden cress
Sodium 14mg 12mg Shallot
Zinc 0.23mg 0.4mg Shallot
Copper 0.17mg 0.088mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.553mg 0.292mg Garden cress
Selenium 0.9µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 6917IU 4IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 0µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.04mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 69mg 8mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.06mg Garden cress
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.02mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.2mg Garden cress
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 80µg 34µg Garden cress
Vitamin K 541.9µg 0.8µg Garden cress
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 0.014g Garden cress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.039g Garden cress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden cress Shallot
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
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.