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Rosemary vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rosemary and watercress

  • Rosemary has more iron, fiber, manganese, folate, copper, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, watercress has more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for rosemary is 81% higher.
  • Watercress has 105 times less saturated fat than rosemary. Rosemary has 2.838g of saturated fat, while watercress has 0.027g.
  • Rosemary has a higher glycemic index than watercress.

Food types used in this article are Rosemary, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 36% 29% 7.5% 26% 3% 26% 5.3% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.4%
Contains more IronIron +3225%
Contains more CopperCopper +290.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +745.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +293.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~60mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 143% 53% 20% 0% 23% 28% 3.8% 19% 30% 0% 625% 6.8% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1111.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
~equal in Vitamin A ~160µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 ProteinProtein +43.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5760%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1504.7%
Contains more OtherOther +96.7%
Contains more WaterWater +40.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
39% 11% 50%
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 +14400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2474.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Watercress DV% diff.
Vitamin K 250µg 208%
Iron 6.65mg 0.2mg 81%
Fiber 14.1g 0.5g 54%
Manganese 0.96mg 0.244mg 31%
Folate 109µg 9µg 25%
Copper 0.301mg 0.077mg 25%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 43mg 24%
Calcium 317mg 120mg 20%
Magnesium 91mg 21mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.129mg 16%
Saturated fat 2.838g 0.027g 13%
Potassium 668mg 330mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.31mg 10%
Fats 5.86g 0.1g 9%
Zinc 0.93mg 0.11mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 0.035g 6%
Carbs 20.7g 1.29g 6%
Calories 131kcal 11kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 0.2mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.16g 0.008g 3%
Protein 3.31g 2.3g 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Vitamin A 146µg 160µg 2%
Choline 9mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.12mg 2%
Sodium 26mg 41mg 1%
Phosphorus 66mg 60mg 1%
Net carbs 6.6g 0.79g N/A
Sugar 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.03mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0.093mg 0%
Leucine 0.249mg 0.166mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.114mg 0%
Valine 0.165mg 0.137mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0.04mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rosemary Watercress
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Rosemary
74%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.