Garden cress vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between garden cress and teff?
- Garden cress is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B2, folate, potassium, and vitamin B6, yet teff is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B1, zinc, and fiber.
- Garden cress's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 138% higher.
- Garden cress has 8 times more vitamin B2 than teff. Garden cress has 0.26mg of vitamin B2, while teff has 0.033mg.
We used Cress, garden, raw and Teff, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +65.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +466.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +382.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +417.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +687.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +154.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +344.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +128.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +261.1% |
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Fats
~0.65g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 541.9µg | 452% | |
| Manganese | 0.553mg | 2.86mg | 100% |
| Vitamin C | 69mg | 77% | |
| Vitamin A | 346µg | 0µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.033mg | 17% |
| Folate | 80µg | 18µg | 16% |
| Potassium | 606mg | 107mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 0.097mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.183mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 2.05mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 1.11mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.8g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.17mg | 0.226mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 120mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.242mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 5.5g | 19.86g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Choline | 19.5mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 2.6g | 3.87g | 3% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 101kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 49mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.228g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.909mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.239g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.4g | 17.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.4g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 14mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.023g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
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.