Custard apple vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between custard apple and watercress?
- Custard apple is higher in fiber, vitamin B6, and iron, yet watercress is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Watercress's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 63% more.
- Custard apple has 5 times more fiber than watercress. While custard apple has 2.4g of fiber, watercress has only 0.5g.
- The glycemic index of watercress is lower.
We used Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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 | +15.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +255% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.7% |
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 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +124% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.7 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
25.2 g
Water:
71.5 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1853.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
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 | -88.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | |
| Vitamin C | 19.2mg | 43mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 30mg | 120mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0.5g | 8% |
| Carbs | 25.2g | 1.29g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.221mg | 0.129mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 11kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.31mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 330mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.027g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.7g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.8g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.004mg | 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
14%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
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 ($)