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Watercress vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Watercress and Cocoa solids?

  • Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 412% higher.
  • Watercress contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Watercress, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened 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 Iron +6830%
Contains more Magnesium +2276.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1123.3%
Contains more Potassium +361.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Zinc +6090.9%
Contains more Copper +4819.5%
Contains more Manganese +1472.5%
Contains more Selenium +1488.9%
Equal in Calcium - 128
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 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Iron +6830%
Contains more Magnesium +2276.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1123.3%
Contains more Potassium +361.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Zinc +6090.9%
Contains more Copper +4819.5%
Contains more Manganese +1472.5%
Contains more Selenium +1488.9%
Equal in Calcium - 128

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 +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin K +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +992.5%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.118
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% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin K +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +992.5%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.118

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3070.3%
Contains more Protein +752.2%
Contains more Fats +13600%
Contains more Carbs +4388.4%
Contains more Other +383.3%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more Water +3070.3%
Contains more Protein +752.2%
Contains more Fats +13600%
Contains more Carbs +4388.4%
Contains more Other +383.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1157.1%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1157.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Protein 2.3g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 0.1g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Carbs 1.29g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 11kcal 228kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 0.2g 1.75g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 120mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 0.2mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 21mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 60mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 330mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 41mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 0.11mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.077mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.244mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 0.9µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 3191IU 0IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.078mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.254mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.118mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 250µg 2.5µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.133mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 0.166mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.134mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.02mg 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.137mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.04mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 0.027g 8.07g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.44g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watercress Cocoa solids
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
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.