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.
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Iron
+265%
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Sodium
-19.5%
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Zinc
+272.7%
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Selenium
+177.8%
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Calcium
+155.3%
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Copper
+57.1%
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Manganese
+16.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Equal in Potassium - 330
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Iron
+265%
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Sodium
-19.5%
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Zinc
+272.7%
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Selenium
+177.8%
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Calcium
+155.3%
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Copper
+57.1%
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Manganese
+16.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Equal in Potassium - 330
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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Vitamin C
+107.4%
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Vitamin B3
+219.5%
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Vitamin B5
+84.8%
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Vitamin B6
+35.7%
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Folate
+600%
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Vitamin A
+412.2%
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Vitamin E
+28.2%
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Vitamin B1
+26.8%
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Vitamin K
+146.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.12
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Vitamin C
+107.4%
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Vitamin B3
+219.5%
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Vitamin B5
+84.8%
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Vitamin B6
+35.7%
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Folate
+600%
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Vitamin A
+412.2%
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Vitamin E
+28.2%
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Vitamin B1
+26.8%
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Vitamin K
+146.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.12
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+22.6%
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Fats
+270%
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Carbs
+414.7%
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Other
+37.9%
Equal in Water - 95.11
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
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Protein
+22.6%
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Fats
+270%
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Carbs
+414.7%
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+37.9%
Equal in Water - 95.11
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37.5%
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Saturated Fat
-30.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.035
Saturated Fat:
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.038 g
Saturated Fat:
0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.035 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37.5%
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Saturated Fat
-30.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.035
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 4.04g | 0.79g | |
Protein | 2.82g | 2.3g | |
Fats | 0.37g | 0.1g | |
Carbs | 6.64g | 1.29g | |
Calories | 34kcal | 11kcal | |
Fructose | 0.68g | ||
Sugar | 1.7g | 0.2g | |
Fiber | 2.6g | 0.5g | |
Calcium | 47mg | 120mg | |
Iron | 0.73mg | 0.2mg | |
Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | |
Phosphorus | 66mg | 60mg | |
Potassium | 316mg | 330mg | |
Sodium | 33mg | 41mg | |
Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.11mg | |
Copper | 0.049mg | 0.077mg | |
Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.244mg | |
Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.9µg | |
Vitamin A | 623IU | 3191IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 31µg | 160µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 1mg | |
Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 43mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.09mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.12mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.2mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.31mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.129mg | |
Folate | 63µg | 9µg | |
Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 250µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.03mg | |
Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.133mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.093mg | |
Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.166mg | |
Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.134mg | |
Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.02mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.114mg | |
Valine | 0.125mg | 0.137mg | |
Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.04mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.027g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.008g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.035g |
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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
65%
91%
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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