Broccoli vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Broccoli and Watercress
- Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
- Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 124% higher.
- Broccoli has 7 times more Folate than Watercress. While Broccoli has 63µg of Folate, Watercress has only 9µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw and Watercress, raw.
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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 IronIron | +265% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +272.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +219.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +107.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +412.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +146.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +270% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +414.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.9% |
~equal in
Water
~95.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +37.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.035g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 11kcal |
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| Protein | 2.82g | 2.3g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 43mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.04g | 0.79g |
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| Carbs | 6.64g | 1.29g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 120mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 330mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.2mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.2g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 33mg | 41mg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU | 3191IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 31µg | 160µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.244mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.129mg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 250µg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 18.7mg | 9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.027g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.008g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.035g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.03mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.093mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.166mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.04mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
61%
84%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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