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Garden cress vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between garden cress and shortbread

  • Garden cress has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6; however, shortbread is higher in vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Garden cress covers your daily vitamin K needs 442% more than shortbread.
  • Garden cress has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cress, garden, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +171.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +523.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +588.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.7%
Contains more IronIron +129.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +113%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +588.9%

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.
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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4826.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~81µg

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% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +2383.3%
Contains more OtherOther +74.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3645.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1059.6%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2706.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3551.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Shortbread DV% diff.
Vitamin K 541.9µg 11µg 442%
Vitamin C 69mg 0mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 8.326g 54%
Fats 0.7g 26.22g 39%
Vitamin A 346µg 0µg 38%
Saturated fat 0.023g 8.105g 37%
Calories 32kcal 514kcal 24%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.353mg 23%
Iron 1.3mg 2.98mg 21%
Carbs 5.5g 63.78g 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.239g 6.708g 16%
Potassium 606mg 88mg 15%
Sodium 14mg 353mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1mg 3.275mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.071mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 2.44mg 12%
Selenium 0.9µg 6.2µg 10%
Copper 0.17mg 0.09mg 9%
Calcium 81mg 13mg 7%
Manganese 0.553mg 0.393mg 7%
Protein 2.6g 5.37g 6%
Magnesium 38mg 14mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.314mg 4%
Choline 19.5mg 0.9mg 3%
Zinc 0.23mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.321mg 2%
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g 1%
Phosphorus 76mg 66mg 1%
Net carbs 4.4g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 4.4g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.714g N/A
Folate 80µg 81µg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden cress Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.