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English muffin vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between English muffin and Garden cress

  • English muffin has more Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Garden cress has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Garden cress's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 77% more.
  • English muffin has 33 times more Sodium than Garden cress. English muffin has 464mg of Sodium, while Garden cress has 14mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Cress, garden, 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 Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +204.3%
Contains more Calcium +55.8%
Contains more Iron +46.1%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Potassium +362.6%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +31.8%
Contains more Manganese +54.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +204.3%
Contains more Calcium +55.8%
Contains more Iron +46.1%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Potassium +362.6%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +31.8%
Contains more Manganese +54.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +68900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +474.4%
Contains more Folate +116.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +68900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +474.4%
Contains more Folate +116.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +196.2%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +736.4%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Water +112.4%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +196.2%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +736.4%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Water +112.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +289.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +289.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffin Garden cress
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Garden cress Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 4.4g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 2.6g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 0.7g English muffin
Carbs 46g 5.5g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 32kcal English muffin
Sugar 4.4g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 1.1g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 81mg Garden cress
Iron 0.89mg 1.3mg Garden cress
Magnesium 21mg 38mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 133mg 76mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 606mg Garden cress
Sodium 464mg 14mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.7mg 0.23mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.17mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.357mg 0.553mg Garden cress
Selenium 0.9µg Garden cress
Vitamin A 0IU 6917IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 346µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 0.1mg 69mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.08mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.26mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.242mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.247mg Garden cress
Folate 37µg 80µg Garden cress
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 541.9µg Garden cress
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.023g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.239g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.228g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Garden cress
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
15%
English muffin
187%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
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 is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
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 ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.