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Spread vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spread and Garden cress?

  • Spread is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Garden cress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Garden cress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 450% higher.
  • Garden cress contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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 Zinc +343.5%
Contains more Selenium +977.8%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +64.6%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Potassium +450.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Manganese +2026.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Contains more Zinc +343.5%
Contains more Selenium +977.8%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +64.6%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Potassium +450.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Manganese +2026.9%

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.
Spread
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Contains more Vitamin E +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +7850.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.8%
Contains more Folate +3900%
Contains more Vitamin K +33768.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
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 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +7850.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.8%
Contains more Folate +3900%
Contains more Vitamin K +33768.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +194.6%
Contains more Fats +2377.1%
Contains more Carbs +117.1%
Contains more Other +54.4%
Contains more Water +48.3%
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 +194.6%
Contains more Fats +2377.1%
Contains more Carbs +117.1%
Contains more Other +54.4%
Contains more Water +48.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3073.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1025%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3073.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1025%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Garden cress Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 4.4g Spread
Protein 7.66g 2.6g Spread
Fats 17.34g 0.7g Spread
Carbs 11.94g 5.5g Spread
Calories 235kcal 32kcal Spread
Sugar 0g 4.4g Spread
Fiber 0.2g 1.1g Garden cress
Calcium 12mg 81mg Garden cress
Iron 0.79mg 1.3mg Garden cress
Magnesium 8mg 38mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 59mg 76mg Garden cress
Potassium 110mg 606mg Garden cress
Sodium 1013mg 14mg Garden cress
Zinc 1.02mg 0.23mg Spread
Copper 0.13mg 0.17mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.026mg 0.553mg Garden cress
Selenium 9.7µg 0.9µg Spread
Vitamin A 87IU 6917IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 346µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin C 0mg 69mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.08mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.26mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 1mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.242mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.247mg Garden cress
Folate 2µg 80µg Garden cress
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg 541.9µg Garden cress
Tryptophan 0.082mg Spread
Threonine 0.334mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.334mg Spread
Leucine 0.6mg Spread
Lysine 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg Spread
Valine 0.356mg Spread
Histidine 0.279mg Spread
Cholesterol 38mg 0mg Garden cress
Saturated Fat 5.977g 0.023g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 0.239g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.228g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Garden cress
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
187%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 999mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.954g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.