Jackfruit vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between jackfruit and watercress
- Jackfruit has more vitamin B6; however, watercress is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Watercress covers your daily vitamin A needs 62% more than jackfruit.
- Watercress contains 5 times less vitamin B3 than jackfruit. Jackfruit contains 0.92mg of vitamin B3, while watercress contains 0.2mg.
- The glycemic index of jackfruit is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Jackfruit, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +467.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +213.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +194.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.72 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
0.93 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +540% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1702.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.094 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 | +1837.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 43mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 160µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.129mg | 15% |
| Fructose | 9.19g | 11% | |
| Calcium | 24mg | 120mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.043mg | 0.244mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 1.29g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 60mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.92mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Calories | 95kcal | 11kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.5g | 4% |
| Potassium | 448mg | 330mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.235mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Starch | 1.47g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.195g | 0.027g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.72g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.105mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.75g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 19.08g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.094g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.034mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.069mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.103mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.069mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.079g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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
17%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.