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Garden cress vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Garden cress and Squid

  • Garden cress has more Vitamin C, however, Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 225% more.
  • Garden cress has 8 times more Vitamin C than Squid. Garden cress has 69mg of Vitamin C, while Squid has 8.5mg.
  • Garden cress is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cress, garden, raw and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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 less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Manganese +164.6%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Iron +733.8%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +663.2%
Contains more Zinc +1404.3%
Contains more Copper +487.1%
Contains more Selenium +9855.6%
Equal in Potassium - 637
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 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Manganese +164.6%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Iron +733.8%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +663.2%
Contains more Zinc +1404.3%
Contains more Copper +487.1%
Contains more Selenium +9855.6%
Equal in Potassium - 637

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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Squid
Contains more Vitamin A +924.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +711.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.27
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 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +924.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +711.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +235.4%
Contains more Water +46.3%
Contains more Protein +1149.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +86.7%
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Carbs +235.4%
Contains more Water +46.3%
Contains more Protein +1149.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +86.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%

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 Squid
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Squid Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 1.64g Garden cress
Protein 2.6g 32.48g Squid
Fats 0.7g 1.4g Squid
Carbs 5.5g 1.64g Garden cress
Calories 32kcal 158kcal Squid
Sugar 4.4g Squid
Fiber 1.1g 0g Garden cress
Calcium 81mg 180mg Squid
Iron 1.3mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 38mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 76mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 606mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 14mg 744mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.23mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.17mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.553mg 0.209mg Garden cress
Selenium 0.9µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 6917IU 675IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 203µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 69mg 8.5mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.017mg Garden cress
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 1mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 80µg 24µg Garden cress
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 541.9µg Garden cress
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg Garden cress
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.236g Garden cress
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 0.162g Garden cress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.268g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garden cress Squid
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 730mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.