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Watercress vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Watercress and Cabbage

  • Watercress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E , however, Cabbage is richer in Folate, and Fiber.
  • Watercress covers your daily Vitamin K needs 145% more than Cabbage.
  • Cabbage has 32 times less Vitamin A RAE than Watercress. Watercress has 160µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cabbage has 5µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Watercress, raw and Cabbage, 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.
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +94.1%
Contains more Copper +305.3%
Contains more Manganese +52.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +135%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
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 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +94.1%
Contains more Copper +305.3%
Contains more Manganese +52.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +135%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%

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 +3156.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more Folate +377.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.124
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 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Contains more Vitamin A +3156.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more Folate +377.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.124

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +349.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 92.18
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +79.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +349.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 92.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 3.3g Cabbage
Protein 2.3g 1.28g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 1.29g 5.8g Cabbage
Calories 11kcal 25kcal Cabbage
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 0.2g 3.2g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 2.5g Cabbage
Calcium 120mg 40mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.47mg Cabbage
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 26mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 170mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 18mg Cabbage
Zinc 0.11mg 0.18mg Cabbage
Copper 0.077mg 0.019mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.16mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 98IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 5µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.15mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 36.6mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.061mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.04mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.234mg Cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.212mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.124mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 43µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 250µg 76µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.011mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg 0.035mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.03mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg 0.041mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg 0.044mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg 0.012mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.032mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg 0.042mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg 0.022mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.034g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.017g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.017g Watercress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Cabbage
Low Fats diet Equal
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
35%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
10%
Cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Cabbage
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.