Garden cress
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 2gCarbs
- Fiber
- 3.5gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 0gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 0.5gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 15Glycemic Index
- Glycemic Load
- 0.1Glycemic Load
Legend
Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.
Diet Check
- Low Carb
- Yes
- Keto
- Yes
- Carnivore
- No
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- Yes
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- Yes
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Garden cress
- Water86.0g
- Fiber3.5g
- Carbs2.0g
- Fat1.0g
- Protein4.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Low
- Purine
- Not present
- Tyramine
- Low
- FODMAP
- Not present
- Oxalate
- Low
- Goitrogen
- Moderate
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Moderate
- Antioxidants
- Moderate
Legend
For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
Garden cress is a nutrient-dense green, particularly high in calcium and iron, making it a valuable addition to nutrient accounts in low-carb diets. It offers significant levels of potassium, making it beneficial for heart and overall health.
- High in calcium, providing 83% of the RDA per serving.
- Rich in iron, contributing to 83% of the RDA.
- Contains potassium at 56% of the RDA, beneficial for heart health.
Is Garden cress keto?
Yes, garden cress is suitable for a ketogenic diet. It has very low carbohydrate content and is packed with nutrients such as calcium, iron, and potassium, making it an excellent choice for enhancing nutrition without exceeding carb limits.
Carbohydrate Impact and Glycemic Index of Garden cress
Garden cress has a low glycemic index (GI of 15) and glycemic load, indicating that it has minimal impact on blood sugar levels. This makes it ideal for maintaining stable blood glucose in low-carb diets.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0
- Vitamin C
- 60
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.15
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.2
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.3
- Beta-Carotene
- 2190
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 15
- Calcium
- 215
- Iron
- 2.9
- Potassium
- 550
- Magnesium
- 40
- Phosphorus
- 40
- Zinc
- 0.2
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Traces
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
Legend
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 42 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 2190 |
| CalciumMineral | 215 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 2 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 1 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 3.5 |
| IronMineral | 2.9 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 40 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 40 |
| PotassiumMineral | 550 |
| ProteinMacro | 4 |
| SodiumMineral | 15 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 0 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.15 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.2 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.3 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 60 |
| WaterMacro | 86 |
| ZincMineral | 0.2 |
