Butterbur vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between butterbur and watercress?
- Butterbur is higher in potassium, yet watercress is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Watercress's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 63% more.
- Butterbur has 2 times more potassium than watercress. While butterbur has 655mg of potassium, watercress has only 330mg.
We used Butterbur, (fuki), raw and Watercress, raw types 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
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 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +868.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.39 g
Fats:
0.04 g
Carbs:
3.61 g
Water:
94.5 g
Other:
1.46 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +489.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
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Water
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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 price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 160µg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 31.5mg | 43mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 330mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 60mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.032mg | 0.31mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.39g | 2.3g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 103mg | 120mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.61g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.274mg | 0.244mg | 1% |
| Calories | 14kcal | 11kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.04g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.61g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterbur is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur 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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.