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Watercress vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Watercress and Chocolate cake

  • Watercress has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 48% more.
  • Watercress contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Chocolate cake. Watercress contains 0.129mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate cake contains 0.041mg.
  • Watercress contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Watercress, raw and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 +100%
Contains more Potassium +135.7%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Iron +705%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Zinc +527.3%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%
Contains more Selenium +1222.2%
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Potassium +135.7%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Iron +705%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Zinc +527.3%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%
Contains more Selenium +1222.2%

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 +2179.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +21400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +468.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2179.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +21400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +468.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +289.8%
Contains more Protein +130.4%
Contains more Fats +15000%
Contains more Carbs +4039.5%
Contains more Other +50%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +289.8%
Contains more Protein +130.4%
Contains more Fats +15000%
Contains more Carbs +4039.5%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7788.6%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7788.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 2.3g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 0.1g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 1.29g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 11kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 0.2g Chocolate cake
Fiber 0.5g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 120mg 60mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 60mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 330mg 140mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 315mg Watercress
Zinc 0.11mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.077mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.244mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 0.9µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 3191IU 140IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 0.2mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.304mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.041mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.133mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.166mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.134mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.02mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.137mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.04mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 5.43g Watercress
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Watercress Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.