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Cauliflower vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cauliflower and Watercress?

  • Cauliflower is richer in Folate, Vitamin B5, Choline, Fiber, and Vitamin C, yet Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin E .
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 195% higher.
  • Cauliflower has 6 times more Folate than Watercress. Cauliflower has 57µg of Folate, while Watercress has 9µg.

We used Cauliflower, raw and Watercress, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +110%
Contains less Sodium -26.8%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Copper +97.4%
Contains more Manganese +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains less Sodium -26.8%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Copper +97.4%
Contains more Manganese +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.6%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1512.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.6%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1512.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +285.3%
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Equal in Water - 95.11
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +285.3%
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Equal in Water - 95.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.9%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 0.79g Cauliflower
Protein 1.92g 2.3g Watercress
Fats 0.28g 0.1g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.97g 1.29g Cauliflower
Calories 25kcal 11kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 2g 0.5g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 0.42mg 0.2mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 44mg 60mg Watercress
Potassium 299mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 30mg 41mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.27mg 0.11mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0.155mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 0IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 48.2mg 43mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.31mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.129mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 9µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.076mg 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.106mg 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.217mg 0.134mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.02mg
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.125mg 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.056mg 0.04mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.008g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.035g Watercress
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Watercress
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Cauliflower
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.