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Cherry vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cherry and Watercress

  • Cherry contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, and Manganese than Watercress.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Watercress is 207% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cherries, sour, red, 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.
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +35.1%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +90.8%
Contains more Manganese +117.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 12% 7% 7% 16% 1% 3% 35% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +35.1%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +90.8%
Contains more Manganese +117.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.11

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.
Cherry
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +330%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.2%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +11804.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 2% 0% 34% 8% 10% 8% 9% 11% 6% 0% 6%
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 B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +330%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.2%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +11804.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +844.2%
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +207.7%
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 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 +200%
Contains more Carbs +844.2%
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +207.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 10.58g 0.79g Cherry
Protein 1g 2.3g Watercress
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Cherry
Carbs 12.18g 1.29g Cherry
Calories 50kcal 11kcal Cherry
Fructose 3.51g Cherry
Sugar 8.49g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 1.6g 0.5g Cherry
Calcium 16mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 0.32mg 0.2mg Cherry
Magnesium 9mg 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 15mg 60mg Watercress
Potassium 173mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 3mg 41mg Cherry
Zinc 0.1mg 0.11mg Watercress
Copper 0.104mg 0.077mg Cherry
Manganese 0.112mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 0µg 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 1283IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 10mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.2mg Cherry
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 8µg 9µg Watercress
Vitamin K 2.1µg 250µg Watercress
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
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.008g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.035g Cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry 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
14%
Cherry
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.