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Broccoli raab, cooked vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Broccoli raab, cooked and Watercress different?

  • Broccoli raab, cooked is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, while Watercress is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Broccoli raab, cooked covers your daily need of Folate 16% more than Watercress.
  • Broccoli raab, cooked contains 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Watercress. Broccoli raab, cooked contains 2.015mg of Vitamin B3, while Watercress contains 0.2mg.

Broccoli raab, cooked and Watercress, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 35% 30% 48% 25% 15% 35% 7.3% 50% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 36% 29% 7.5% 26% 3% 26% 5.3% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +535%
Contains more ZincZinc +390.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.8%
~equal in Calcium ~120mg
~equal in Potassium ~330mg
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 123% 272% 51% 0% 42% 32% 38% 27% 51% 0% 640% 53% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 143% 191% 20% 0% 23% 28% 3.8% 19% 30% 0% 625% 6.8% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +153%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +907.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +688.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~250µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.83 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.12 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 1.12 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 ProteinProtein +66.5%
Contains more FatsFats +420%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.9%
~equal in Water ~95.11g
~equal in Other ~1.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 g
39% 11% 50%
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 +275%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli raab, cooked Watercress Opinion
Calories 33kcal 11kcal Broccoli raab, cooked
Protein 3.83g 2.3g Broccoli raab, cooked
Fats 0.52g 0.1g Broccoli raab, cooked
Vitamin C 37mg 43mg Watercress
Net carbs 0.32g 0.79g Watercress
Carbs 3.12g 1.29g Broccoli raab, cooked
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Calcium 118mg 120mg Watercress
Potassium 343mg 330mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Iron 1.27mg 0.2mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Sugar 0.62g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 2.8g 0.5g Broccoli raab, cooked
Copper 0.075mg 0.077mg Watercress
Zinc 0.54mg 0.11mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Phosphorus 82mg 60mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Sodium 56mg 41mg Watercress
Vitamin A 4533IU 3191IU Broccoli raab, cooked
Vitamin A 227µg 160µg Broccoli raab, cooked
Vitamin E 2.53mg 1mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Manganese 0.38mg 0.244mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Selenium 1.3µg 0.9µg Broccoli raab, cooked
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.09mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.12mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Vitamin B3 2.015mg 0.2mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Vitamin B5 0.448mg 0.31mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.129mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Vitamin K 256µg 250µg Broccoli raab, cooked
Folate 71µg 9µg Broccoli raab, cooked
Choline 33.6mg 9mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Saturated Fat 0.057g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.008g Broccoli raab, cooked
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.035g Broccoli raab, cooked
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.03mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Threonine 0.128mg 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.125mg 0.093mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Leucine 0.206mg 0.166mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Lysine 0.239mg 0.134mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Methionine 0.058mg 0.02mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0.114mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Valine 0.184mg 0.137mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Histidine 0.08mg 0.04mg Broccoli raab, cooked
Fructose 0.24g Broccoli raab, cooked

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli raab, cooked Watercress
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
104%
Broccoli raab, cooked
84%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Broccoli raab, cooked
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli raab, cooked
Broccoli raab, cooked is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli raab, cooked
Broccoli raab, cooked is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli raab, cooked
Broccoli raab, cooked is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Broccoli raab, cooked - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170382/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.