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Ice cream vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ice cream and Watercress?

  • Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 208% higher.
  • Watercress contains less Cholesterol.

We used Ice creams, vanilla and Watercress, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +527.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +65.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Copper +234.8%
Contains more Manganese +2950%
Equal in Calcium - 120
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +527.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +65.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Copper +234.8%
Contains more Manganese +2950%
Equal in Calcium - 120

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +658%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +7066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +83233.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +658%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +7066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +83233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Fats +10900%
Contains more Carbs +1729.5%
Contains more Water +55.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 Protein +52.2%
Contains more Fats +10900%
Contains more Carbs +1729.5%
Contains more Water +55.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37012.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1191.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37012.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1191.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 0.79g Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 2.3g Ice cream
Fats 11g 0.1g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 1.29g Ice cream
Calories 207kcal 11kcal Ice cream
Sugar 21.22g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 0.7g 0.5g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 120mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.2mg Watercress
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 105mg 60mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 80mg 41mg Watercress
Zinc 0.69mg 0.11mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0.008mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 1.8µg 0.9µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.12mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.2mg Watercress
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.31mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 5µg 9µg Watercress
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.03mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg 0.133mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.093mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg 0.166mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg 0.134mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg 0.02mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.114mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg 0.137mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg 0.04mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.027g Watercress
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.008g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.035g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.763g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
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.

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.