Spinach vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Spinach and Garden cress
- Spinach has more Iron, Vitamin A, Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin E, Calcium, and Fiber, while Garden cress has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
- Garden cress's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 66% higher.
- Garden cress contains 3 times less Vitamin E than Spinach. Spinach contains 2.08mg of Vitamin E, while Garden cress contains 0.7mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 | +128.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +174.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +230.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 AVitamin A | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +197.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +604.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
3.75 g
Water:
91.21 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +169.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.7% |
~equal in
Water
~89.4g
~equal in
Other
~1.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3883.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.2% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 23kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 2.97g | 2.6g |
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| Fats | 0.26g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.8mg | 69mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.35g | 4.4g |
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| Carbs | 3.75g | 5.5g |
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| Magnesium | 87mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 136mg | 81mg |
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| Potassium | 466mg | 606mg |
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| Iron | 3.57mg | 1.3mg |
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| Sugar | 0.43g | 4.4g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.17mg |
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| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 76mg |
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| Sodium | 70mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10481IU | 6917IU |
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| Vitamin A | 524µg | 346µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.08mg | 0.7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.935mg | 0.553mg |
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| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.236mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.49mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.247mg |
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| Vitamin K | 493.6µg | 541.9µg |
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| Folate | 146µg | 80µg |
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| Choline | 19.7mg | 19.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.043g | 0.023g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 0.239g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 0.228g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.152mg |
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| Leucine | 0.231mg |
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| Lysine | 0.182mg |
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| Methionine | 0.055mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.134mg |
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| Valine | 0.168mg |
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| Histidine | 0.066mg |
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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
170%
173%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
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 - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.