Chicken soup vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chicken soup and watercress
- Chicken soup has more vitamin B3, while watercress has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin B6.
- Watercress covers your daily need for vitamin K, 208% more than chicken soup.
- Chicken soup contains 8 times more vitamin B3 than watercress. While chicken soup contains 1.584mg of vitamin B3, watercress contains only 0.2mg.
- The amount of sodium in watercress is lower.
- Watercress has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of watercress is 32, while the glycemic index of chicken soup is 52.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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 ZincZinc | +27.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +425% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +214.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +692% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +21400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +124900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.52 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
3.53 g
Water:
92.15 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +173.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
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Protein
~2.3g
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Water
~95.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 g
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 | +7175% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +508.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 250µg | 208% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 43mg | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 120mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.584mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 330mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.129mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.035mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.9µg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.321g | 0.027g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.582g | 0.008g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.035g | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 11kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.53g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.52g | 2.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.53g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.58g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 9mg | 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
6%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
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.