Salsa vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are salsa and watercress different?
- Salsa is higher in iron and vitamin B3; however, watercress is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for watercress is 53% higher.
- Salsa contains 11 times more iron than watercress. While salsa contains 2.24mg of iron, watercress contains only 0.2mg.
- Watercress has less sodium.
USDA Commodity, salsa and Watercress, raw are the varieties 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 more IronIron | +1020% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
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 | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +975% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 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 | +442.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.3% |
~equal in
Water
~95.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 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 | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.027g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 43mg | 43% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.2mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 41mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 160µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 120mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.5g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 330mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7g | 1.29g | 2% |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 11kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 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
9%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 ($)
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.