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Garden rhubarb vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Garden rhubarb and Watercress different?

  • Garden rhubarb is richer in Fiber, while Watercress is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Watercress covers your daily need of Vitamin K 184% more than Garden rhubarb.
  • Garden rhubarb contains 4 times more Fiber than Watercress. Garden rhubarb contains 1.8g of Fiber, while Watercress contains 0.5g.

Rhubarb, raw and Watercress, raw types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +39.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +24.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.2
Equal in Zinc - 0.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 9% 9% 6% 26% 1% 3% 7% 26% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +39.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +24.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.2
Equal in Zinc - 0.11

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 B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +3028.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +437.5%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +753.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 6% 0% 27% 5% 7% 6% 6% 6% 6% 0% 74%
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 B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +3028.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +437.5%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +753.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +251.9%
Contains more Protein +155.6%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Water - 95.11
5% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.54 g
Water: 93.61 g
Other: 0.75 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 +100%
Contains more Carbs +251.9%
Contains more Protein +155.6%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Water - 95.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.099 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden rhubarb Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 2.74g 0.79g Garden rhubarb
Protein 0.9g 2.3g Watercress
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Garden rhubarb
Carbs 4.54g 1.29g Garden rhubarb
Calories 21kcal 11kcal Garden rhubarb
Sugar 1.1g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 1.8g 0.5g Garden rhubarb
Calcium 86mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 0.22mg 0.2mg Garden rhubarb
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 14mg 60mg Watercress
Potassium 288mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 4mg 41mg Garden rhubarb
Zinc 0.1mg 0.11mg Watercress
Copper 0.021mg 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0.196mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 1.1µg 0.9µg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin A 102IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0.27mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 8mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.2mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin B5 0.085mg 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 7µg 9µg Watercress
Vitamin K 29.3µg 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 0.053g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.039g 0.008g Garden rhubarb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.099g 0.035g Garden rhubarb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Garden rhubarb 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%
Garden rhubarb
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Garden rhubarb
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Garden rhubarb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167758/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.