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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Garden Cress"
| Food Name: Garden Cress | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 32 | Total Fat (g): 1 |
| Protein (g): 3 | Carbohydrates (g): 6 |
| Sugars (g): 4 | Fiber (g): 1 |
| Net Carbs (g): 4 | Water (g): 89 |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 239 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 228 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 76 | Omega-6 (mg): 152 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 6917 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 346 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 69 | Vitamin E (mg): 1 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 542 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 80 | Food Folate (mcg): 80 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 80 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 81 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 38 | Phosphorus (mg): 76 |
| Potassium (mg): 606 | Sodium (mg): 14 |
| Manganese (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 1 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 20 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 4150 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 12500 | PRAL Score: -11 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Garden Cress
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Garden Cress'?
100 grams of 'Garden Cress' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 3g (around 6% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 6g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Fat – 1g (around 1% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Garden Cress'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Garden Cress' provides around 32 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 2% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Garden Cress' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Garden Cress' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 3g protein, 6g carbs, and 1g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Garden Cress' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Garden Cress' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV).
'Garden Cress' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 81 mg (6% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 606 mg (13% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 38 mg (9% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 76 mg (6% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 14 mg (1% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Garden Cress in significant amounts?
'Garden Cress' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 346 mcg (38% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 6917 IU (231% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 69 mg (77% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 542 mcg (452% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Folate/B9 (mcg): 80 mcg (20% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 80 mcg (20% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 80 mcg (20% DV).
'Garden Cress' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Garden Cress' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Garden Cress' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.