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Lettuce vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lettuce and Garden cress?

  • Lettuce has less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Folate, Phosphorus, and Magnesium than Garden cress.
  • Garden cress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 346% higher.

We used Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Cress, garden, raw 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 Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +51.2%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.1%
Contains more Potassium +212.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Copper +486.2%
Contains more Manganese +121.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +51.2%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.1%
Contains more Potassium +212.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Copper +486.2%
Contains more Manganese +121.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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 E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174.4%
Contains more Folate +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +329.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 6917
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
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 E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174.4%
Contains more Folate +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +329.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 6917

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +91.2%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Carbs +91.6%
Contains more Other +181.3%
Equal in Water - 89.4
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 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 +91.2%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Carbs +91.6%
Contains more Other +181.3%
Equal in Water - 89.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3883.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178%
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3883.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Garden cress Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 4.4g Garden cress
Protein 1.36g 2.6g Garden cress
Fats 0.15g 0.7g Garden cress
Carbs 2.87g 5.5g Garden cress
Calories 15kcal 32kcal Garden cress
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g 4.4g Lettuce
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g Lettuce
Calcium 36mg 81mg Garden cress
Iron 0.86mg 1.3mg Garden cress
Magnesium 13mg 38mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 29mg 76mg Garden cress
Potassium 194mg 606mg Garden cress
Sodium 28mg 14mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.18mg 0.23mg Garden cress
Copper 0.029mg 0.17mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.25mg 0.553mg Garden cress
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Garden cress
Vitamin A 7405IU 6917IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 346µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.7mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 9.2mg 69mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.08mg Garden cress
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.26mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 1mg Garden cress
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.242mg Garden cress
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.247mg Garden cress
Folate 38µg 80µg Garden cress
Vitamin K 126.3µg 541.9µg Garden cress
Tryptophan 0.009mg Lettuce
Threonine 0.059mg Lettuce
Isoleucine 0.084mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.079mg Lettuce
Lysine 0.084mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg Lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Lettuce
Valine 0.07mg Lettuce
Histidine 0.022mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.023g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.239g Garden cress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 0.228g Garden cress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce 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
75%
Lettuce
187%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.