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Cardoon vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cardoon and Watercress

  • Cardoon has more Copper, Folate, and Iron, while Watercress has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Watercress covers your daily need of Vitamin C 46% more than Cardoon.
  • Cardoon contains 8 times more Folate than Watercress. While Cardoon contains 68µg of Folate, Watercress contains only 9µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Watercress is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cardoon, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 21% 35% 26% 77% 4.6% 9.9% 22% 33% 1.1%
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 +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.2%
Contains more IronIron +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
~equal in Manganese ~0.244mg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 5.6% 20% 27% 0% 0% 51% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2050%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.31mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 CarbsCarbs +215.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +228.6%
~equal in Fats ~0.1g
~equal in Water ~95.11g
~equal in Other ~1.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Watercress Opinion
Calories 17kcal 11kcal Cardoon
Protein 0.7g 2.3g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Vitamin C 2mg 43mg Watercress
Net carbs 2.47g 0.79g Cardoon
Carbs 4.07g 1.29g Cardoon
Magnesium 42mg 21mg Cardoon
Calcium 70mg 120mg Watercress
Potassium 400mg 330mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.2mg Cardoon
Sugar 0.2g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 0.5g Cardoon
Copper 0.231mg 0.077mg Cardoon
Zinc 0.17mg 0.11mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 60mg Watercress
Sodium 170mg 41mg Watercress
Vitamin A 0IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Manganese 0.256mg 0.244mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.2mg Cardoon
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.31mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.129mg Watercress
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Folate 68µg 9µg Cardoon
Choline 9mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.027g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.008g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.035g Cardoon
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardoon Watercress
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs 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
9%
Cardoon
84%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon
Cardoon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.