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Garden cress vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Garden cress and Shark raw different?

  • Garden cress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B2, while Shark raw is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Garden cress covers your daily need of Vitamin K 451% more than Shark raw.

Cress, garden, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw types were used in this article.

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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 +138.2%
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Potassium +278.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.3%
Contains more Copper +415.2%
Contains more Manganese +3586.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.3%
Contains more Zinc +87%
Contains more Selenium +3955.6%
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 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +138.2%
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Potassium +278.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.3%
Contains more Copper +415.2%
Contains more Manganese +3586.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.3%
Contains more Zinc +87%
Contains more Selenium +3955.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2868.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +319.4%
Contains more Folate +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +541800%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.9%
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 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2868.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +319.4%
Contains more Folate +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +541800%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Other +93.5%
Contains more Protein +706.9%
Contains more Fats +544.3%
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Other +93.5%
Contains more Protein +706.9%
Contains more Fats +544.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +656.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +424.1%
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +656.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +424.1%

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 Shark raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Shark raw Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 0g Garden cress
Protein 2.6g 20.98g Shark raw
Fats 0.7g 4.51g Shark raw
Carbs 5.5g 0g Garden cress
Calories 32kcal 130kcal Shark raw
Sugar 4.4g 0g Shark raw
Fiber 1.1g 0g Garden cress
Calcium 81mg 34mg Garden cress
Iron 1.3mg 0.84mg Garden cress
Magnesium 38mg 49mg Shark raw
Phosphorus 76mg 210mg Shark raw
Potassium 606mg 160mg Garden cress
Sodium 14mg 79mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.23mg 0.43mg Shark raw
Copper 0.17mg 0.033mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.553mg 0.015mg Garden cress
Selenium 0.9µg 36.5µg Shark raw
Vitamin A 6917IU 233IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 70µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Shark raw
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Shark raw
Vitamin C 69mg 0mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.042mg Garden cress
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.062mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 1mg 2.938mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.695mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.4mg Shark raw
Folate 80µg 3µg Garden cress
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 541.9µg 0.1µg Garden cress
Tryptophan 0.235mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.819mg Shark raw
Valine 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.618mg Shark raw
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Garden cress
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.925g Garden cress
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 1.808g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 1.195g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garden cress Shark raw
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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.