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Black tea vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Black tea and Watercress?

  • Black tea has less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Copper than Watercress.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 208% higher.

We used Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water and Watercress, 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 less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +5900%
Contains more Potassium +791.9%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +670%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +5900%
Contains more Potassium +791.9%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +670%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +330%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Water - 95.11
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +330%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Water - 95.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +775%
29% 14% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +775%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 0.3g 0.79g Watercress
Protein 0g 2.3g Watercress
Fats 0g 0.1g Watercress
Carbs 0.3g 1.29g Watercress
Calories 1kcal 11kcal Watercress
Sugar 0g 0.2g Black tea
Fiber 0g 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 0mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 0.02mg 0.2mg Watercress
Magnesium 3mg 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 1mg 60mg Watercress
Potassium 37mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 3mg 41mg Black tea
Zinc 0.02mg 0.11mg Watercress
Copper 0.01mg 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0.219mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 0µg 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 0IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 0mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.2mg Watercress
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 5µg 9µg Watercress
Vitamin K 0µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0mg 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0mg 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0mg 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0mg 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0mg 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0mg 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0mg 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0mg 0.04mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0.027g Black tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0.008g Watercress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.035g Watercress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black tea Watercress
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
1%
Black tea
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/nutrients
  2. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.