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Watercress vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Watercress and Chicken soup

  • Watercress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6, while Chicken soup has more Vitamin B3.
  • Watercress covers your daily need of Vitamin K 208% more than Chicken soup.
  • Watercress contains 215 times more Vitamin C than Chicken soup. While Watercress contains 43mg of Vitamin C, Chicken soup contains only 0.2mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Watercress is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Watercress, raw and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared.

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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 +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +214.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.3%
Contains more Copper +42.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.21
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 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Contains more Calcium +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +214.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.3%
Contains more Copper +42.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.21

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 +106266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +21400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +124900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +692%
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 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +106266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +21400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +124900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +692%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +1100%
Contains more Carbs +173.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.52
Equal in Water - 92.15
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +1100%
Contains more Carbs +173.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.52
Equal in Water - 92.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +508.6%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +508.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Chicken soup Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 3.53g Chicken soup
Protein 2.3g 2.52g Chicken soup
Fats 0.1g 1.2g Chicken soup
Carbs 1.29g 3.53g Chicken soup
Calories 11kcal 36kcal Chicken soup
Sugar 0.2g 1.58g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 0g Watercress
Calcium 120mg 3mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.21mg Chicken soup
Magnesium 21mg 4mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 27mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 105mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 143mg Watercress
Zinc 0.11mg 0.14mg Chicken soup
Copper 0.077mg 0.054mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 2.2µg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 3191IU 3IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 1µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.03mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 0.2mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.035mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.085mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.584mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.061mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 5µg Watercress
Vitamin K 250µg 0.2µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.321g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.582g Chicken soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.213g Chicken soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Watercress Chicken soup
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
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.