Mustard vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mustard and garden cress different?
- Mustard is higher in selenium and fiber; however, garden cress is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for garden cress is 450% higher.
- Mustard contains 79 times more sodium than garden cress. While mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, garden cress contains only 14mg.
Mustard, prepared, yellow and Cress, garden, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +178.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3622.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +298.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +121.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +22900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6820% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38607.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1042.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
3.34 g
Carbs:
5.83 g
Water:
83.72 g
Other:
3.37 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +377.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.2% |
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Carbs
~5.5g
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Water
~89.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.774 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +813% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +239.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 541.9µg | 450% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 69mg | 76% |
| Selenium | 33.5µg | 0.9µg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1104mg | 14mg | 47% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 346µg | 38% |
| Folate | 7µg | 80µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.26mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.247mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 606mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 1.1g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.17mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.553mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.182g | 0.239g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.774g | 0.228g | 4% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.3mg | 4% |
| Fats | 3.34g | 0.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 81mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Choline | 22.4mg | 19.5mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.214g | 0.023g | 1% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.83g | 5.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 1090mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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 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.