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Custard vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between custard and watercress

  • Custard is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin D; however, watercress is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 208% higher.
  • Watercress has less cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
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 CalciumCalcium +15.8%
Contains more IronIron +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +363.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +566.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3385.7%

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.
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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
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% 53% 20% 0% 23% 28% 3.8% 19% 30% 0% 625% 6.8% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +124900%
~equal in Folate ~9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 ProteinProtein +73.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1264.3%
Contains more WaterWater +29.5%
Contains more OtherOther +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13987.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +791.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Watercress DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.2µg 250µg 208%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 43mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg 22%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin A 52µg 160µg 12%
Phosphorus 130mg 60mg 10%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.244mg 10%
Selenium 6µg 0.9µg 9%
Saturated fat 2.032g 0.027g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.31mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.12mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1mg 6%
Calories 122kcal 11kcal 6%
Fats 4g 0.1g 6%
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU 6%
Carbs 17.6g 1.29g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.129mg 5%
Copper 0.03mg 0.077mg 5%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.11mg 4%
Potassium 207mg 330mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 0.008g 3%
Protein 3.99g 2.3g 3%
Iron 0.34mg 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 139mg 120mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.09mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0.035g 2%
Sodium 84mg 41mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Choline 11.8mg 9mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 17.6g 0.79g N/A
Sugar 4.82g 0.2g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.2mg 0%
Folate 9µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.03mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.093mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0.166mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.114mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0.137mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0.04mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Watercress
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
19%
Custard
74%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.