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Yolk vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yolk and Garden cress different?

  • Yolk is richer in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D, while Garden cress is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Garden cress covers your daily need of Vitamin K 451% more than Yolk.

Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cress, garden, raw types were 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 Calcium +59.3%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +413.2%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Selenium +6122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +660%
Contains more Potassium +456%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Copper +120.8%
Contains more Manganese +905.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Contains more Calcium +59.3%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +413.2%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Selenium +6122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +660%
Contains more Potassium +456%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Copper +120.8%
Contains more Manganese +905.5%

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.
Yolk
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Contains more Vitamin E +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +379.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +77314.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
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 +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +379.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +77314.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +510%
Contains more Fats +3691.4%
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Water +70.9%
Equal in Other - 1.8
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 +510%
Contains more Fats +3691.4%
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Water +70.9%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4811.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1743.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4811.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1743.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Garden cress Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 4.4g Garden cress
Protein 15.86g 2.6g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 0.7g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 5.5g Garden cress
Calories 322kcal 32kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 4.4g Yolk
Fiber 0g 1.1g Garden cress
Calcium 129mg 81mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 1.3mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 38mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 390mg 76mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 606mg Garden cress
Sodium 48mg 14mg Garden cress
Zinc 2.3mg 0.23mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.17mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.055mg 0.553mg Garden cress
Selenium 56µg 0.9µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 6917IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 346µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.7mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin C 0mg 69mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.08mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.26mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 1mg Garden cress
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.242mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.247mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 80µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 541.9µg Garden cress
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg Garden cress
Saturated Fat 9.551g 0.023g Garden cress
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 0.239g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.228g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk 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
90%
Yolk
187%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.