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, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Watercress covers your daily need for 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.
- Watercress has a higher glycemic index (32) than garden rhubarb (13).
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 SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +266.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +328.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +437.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +270.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +264.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +437.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +753.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.54 g
Water:
93.61 g
Other:
0.75 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +251.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
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Water
~95.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.099 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 | +387.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +182.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 29.3µg | 250µg | 184% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 43mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 160µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024mg | 0.129mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 60mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.085mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 120mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.196mg | 0.244mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Calories | 21kcal | 11kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 330mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.54g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.74g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.22mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.1g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.099g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
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
11%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden rhubarb contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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 ($)