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True morels vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between True morels and Watercress

  • True morels are higher in Iron, Copper, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • True morels' daily need coverage for Iron is 150% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, morel, 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 Iron +5990%
Contains more Phosphorus +223.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Zinc +1745.5%
Contains more Copper +711.7%
Contains more Manganese +140.6%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Contains more Calcium +179.1%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +5990%
Contains more Phosphorus +223.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Zinc +1745.5%
Contains more Copper +711.7%
Contains more Manganese +140.6%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Contains more Calcium +179.1%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%

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 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1026%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.129
Equal in Folate - 9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
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 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1026%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.129
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.7%
Contains more Fats +470%
Contains more Carbs +295.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 95.11
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 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 +35.7%
Contains more Fats +470%
Contains more Carbs +295.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 95.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1137.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1137.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient True morels Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 2.3g 0.79g True morels
Protein 3.12g 2.3g True morels
Fats 0.57g 0.1g True morels
Carbs 5.1g 1.29g True morels
Calories 31kcal 11kcal True morels
Sugar 0.6g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 2.8g 0.5g True morels
Calcium 43mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 12.18mg 0.2mg True morels
Magnesium 19mg 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 194mg 60mg True morels
Potassium 411mg 330mg True morels
Sodium 21mg 41mg True morels
Zinc 2.03mg 0.11mg True morels
Copper 0.625mg 0.077mg True morels
Manganese 0.587mg 0.244mg True morels
Selenium 2.2µg 0.9µg True morels
Vitamin A 0IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin D 206IU 0IU True morels
Vitamin D 5.1µg 0µg True morels
Vitamin C 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.069mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.12mg True morels
Vitamin B3 2.252mg 0.2mg True morels
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.31mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.136mg 0.129mg True morels
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin K 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 0.065g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.008g True morels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.035g True morels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
True morels Watercress
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
True morels
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
True morels
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.