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Espresso vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Espresso and Watercress

  • Espresso is higher in Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 208% higher.
  • Espresso has 26 times more Vitamin B3 than Watercress. While Espresso has 5.207mg of Vitamin B3, Watercress has only 0.2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-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 Magnesium +281%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Calcium +5900%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +757.1%
Contains more Potassium +187%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +54%
Contains more Manganese +388%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +281%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Calcium +5900%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +757.1%
Contains more Potassium +187%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +54%
Contains more Manganese +388%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2503.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +21400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1007.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6350%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +249900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 41% 98% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1%
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 B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2503.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +21400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1007.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6350%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +249900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +29.5%
Contains more Protein +1816.7%
Contains more Other +421.7%
Equal in Water - 95.11
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 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 +80%
Contains more Carbs +29.5%
Contains more Protein +1816.7%
Contains more Other +421.7%
Equal in Water - 95.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 1.67g 0.79g Espresso
Protein 0.12g 2.3g Watercress
Fats 0.18g 0.1g Espresso
Carbs 1.67g 1.29g Espresso
Calories 9kcal 11kcal Watercress
Sugar 0g 0.2g Espresso
Fiber 0g 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 2mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 0.13mg 0.2mg Watercress
Magnesium 80mg 21mg Espresso
Phosphorus 7mg 60mg Watercress
Potassium 115mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 14mg 41mg Espresso
Zinc 0.05mg 0.11mg Watercress
Copper 0.05mg 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0.05mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 0µg 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 0IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 0.2mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.12mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 0.2mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 1µg 9µg Watercress
Vitamin K 0.1µg 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 0.092g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.008g Watercress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.035g Espresso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Espresso 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
12%
Espresso
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.