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Watercress vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Watercress and Apple pie

  • Watercress has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Apple pie has more Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Watercress is 44% higher.
  • Apple pie has 11 times less Calcium than Watercress. Watercress has 120mg of Calcium, while Apple pie has 11mg.
  • Watercress is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Watercress, raw and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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 Calcium +990.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +407.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +34.1%
Contains more Iron +505%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +990.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +407.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +34.1%
Contains more Iron +505%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2473.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2473.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Water +82.2%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Fats +10900%
Contains more Carbs +2535.7%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Water +82.2%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Fats +10900%
Contains more Carbs +2535.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6180%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6180%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 32.4g Apple pie
Protein 2.3g 1.9g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 11g Apple pie
Carbs 1.29g 34g Apple pie
Calories 11kcal 237kcal Apple pie
Sugar 0.2g Apple pie
Fiber 0.5g 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 120mg 11mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 1.21mg Apple pie
Magnesium 21mg 7mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 24mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 65mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 266mg Watercress
Zinc 0.11mg 0.16mg Apple pie
Copper 0.077mg 0.046mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.182mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 124IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 29µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 3.2mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.134mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.158mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.123mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.119mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.038mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 4µg Watercress
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.026mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg 0.054mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.073mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg 0.129mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg 0.07mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.088mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg 0.084mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg 0.038mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 3.797g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 2.198g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Watercress Apple pie
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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
91%
Watercress
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.