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Triticale vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Triticale and Watercress

  • Triticale has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Triticale covers your daily Manganese needs 129% more than Watercress.
  • Watercress has 31 times less Zinc than Triticale. Triticale has 3.45mg of Zinc, while Watercress has 0.11mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Triticale 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.
Triticale
Triticale
8
:
2
Watercress
Watercress
Contains more Iron +1185%
Contains more Magnesium +519%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +3036.4%
Contains more Copper +493.5%
Contains more Manganese +1215.6%
Contains more Calcium +224.3%
Equal in Potassium - 330
Triticale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 97% 93% 154% 30% 1% 95% 153% 419% 0%
Watercress
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +1185%
Contains more Magnesium +519%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +3036.4%
Contains more Copper +493.5%
Contains more Manganese +1215.6%
Contains more Calcium +224.3%
Equal in Potassium - 330

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.
Triticale
Triticale
6
:
4
Watercress
Watercress
Contains more Vitamin B1 +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.8%
Contains more Folate +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.129
Triticale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 0% 105% 31% 27% 80% 32% 55% 0% 0%
Watercress
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 B1 +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.8%
Contains more Folate +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.129

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Triticale
Triticale
4
:
1
Watercress
Watercress
Contains more Protein +467.4%
Contains more Fats +1990%
Contains more Carbs +5491.5%
Contains more Other +85%
Contains more Water +804.9%
Triticale
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Watercress
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 +467.4%
Contains more Fats +1990%
Contains more Carbs +5491.5%
Contains more Other +85%
Contains more Water +804.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Triticale
Triticale
2
:
1
Watercress
Watercress
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2537.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2508.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Triticale
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.913 g
Watercress
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2537.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2508.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Triticale Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 72.13g 0.79g Triticale
Protein 13.05g 2.3g Triticale
Fats 2.09g 0.1g Triticale
Carbs 72.13g 1.29g Triticale
Calories 336kcal 11kcal Triticale
Sugar 0.2g Triticale
Fiber 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 37mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 2.57mg 0.2mg Triticale
Magnesium 130mg 21mg Triticale
Phosphorus 358mg 60mg Triticale
Potassium 332mg 330mg Triticale
Sodium 5mg 41mg Triticale
Zinc 3.45mg 0.11mg Triticale
Copper 0.457mg 0.077mg Triticale
Manganese 3.21mg 0.244mg Triticale
Selenium 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 0IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 0mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.09mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.12mg Triticale
Vitamin B3 1.43mg 0.2mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 1.323mg 0.31mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.129mg Triticale
Folate 73µg 9µg Triticale
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.03mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg 0.133mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0.093mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg 0.166mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg 0.134mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg 0.02mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg 0.114mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg 0.137mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg 0.04mg Triticale
Saturated Fat 0.366g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.008g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g 0.035g Triticale

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is better in case of low diet
Triticale 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
29%
Triticale
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Triticale
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.