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Watercress vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Watercress and Cauliflower?

  • Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin E , yet Cauliflower is richer in Folate, Vitamin B5, Choline, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 195% higher.

We used Watercress, raw and Cauliflower, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Copper +97.4%
Contains more Manganese +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains less Sodium -26.8%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Equal in Potassium - 299
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Copper +97.4%
Contains more Manganese +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains less Sodium -26.8%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Equal in Potassium - 299

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1512.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.6%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1512.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.6%
Contains more Folate +533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +285.3%
Equal in Water - 92.07
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +285.3%
Equal in Water - 92.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 2.97g Cauliflower
Protein 2.3g 1.92g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 1.29g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 11kcal 25kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 0.2g 1.91g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 120mg 22mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.42mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 44mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 299mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.11mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.077mg 0.039mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.155mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 0IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.08mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.06mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 9µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 250µg 15.5µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.02mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg 0.076mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.071mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg 0.106mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.02mg
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.065mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg 0.125mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.13g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.031g Watercress
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Cauliflower
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
91%
Watercress
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
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 - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/nutrients
  2. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.