Watercress vs. Clementine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between watercress and clementine
- Watercress has more vitamin K, manganese, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin E; however, clementine has more vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for watercress is 208% higher.
- Clementine has 11 times less manganese than watercress. Watercress has 0.244mg of manganese, while clementine has 0.023mg.
- Clementine has a higher glycemic index than watercress.
Food types used in this article are Watercress, raw and Clementines, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +79.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +83.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +960.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +13.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +218% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +55.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
12.02 g
Water:
86.58 g
Other:
0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +170.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +831.8% |
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Water
~86.58g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 250µg | 0µg | 208% |
Vitamin A | 160µg | 18% | |
Manganese | 0.244mg | 0.023mg | 10% |
Calcium | 120mg | 30mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
Vitamin C | 43mg | 48.8mg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 60mg | 21mg | 6% |
Fiber | 0.5g | 1.7g | 5% |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
Potassium | 330mg | 177mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.077mg | 0.043mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
Carbs | 1.29g | 12.02g | 4% |
Folate | 9µg | 24µg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.151mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.636mg | 3% |
Protein | 2.3g | 0.85g | 3% |
Magnesium | 21mg | 10mg | 3% |
Calories | 11kcal | 47kcal | 2% |
Fructose | 1.64g | 2% | |
Sodium | 41mg | 1mg | 2% |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Iron | 0.2mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
Choline | 9mg | 14mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.79g | 10.32g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.2g | 9.18g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
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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
74%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%

7%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Clementine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)