Quinoa vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between quinoa and garden cress
- Quinoa has more phosphorus, zinc, and fiber; however, garden cress is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and folate.
- Garden cress covers your daily vitamin K needs 452% more than quinoa.
- Garden cress has 5 times less zinc than quinoa. Quinoa has 1.09mg of zinc, while garden cress has 0.23mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +373.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +211.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +376.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +252.3% |
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 | +33.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +174.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +287.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 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 | +120.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +372.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 541.9µg | 452% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 69mg | 77% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 346µg | 38% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 606mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.26mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 76mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.247mg | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 80µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.1g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.228g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 38mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 81mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 5.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.242mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 32kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.553mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.3mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.7g | 2% |
| Choline | 23mg | 19.5mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.023g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.239g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | 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
11%
150%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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 ($)