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Watercress vs. Coconut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Watercress and Coconut oil different?

  • Watercress is higher than Coconut oil in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Coconut oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 412% more than Watercress.
  • Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat.

Watercress, raw and Oil, coconut types were used in this article.

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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 +11900%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +11900%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +41566.7%
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% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +41566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +316933.3%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Contains more Fats +98960%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +316933.3%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Contains more Fats +98960%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4762.9%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4762.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Coconut oil Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 0g Watercress
Protein 2.3g 0g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 99.06g Coconut oil
Carbs 1.29g 0g Watercress
Calories 11kcal 892kcal Coconut oil
Sugar 0.2g 0g Coconut oil
Fiber 0.5g 0g Watercress
Calcium 120mg 1mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.05mg Watercress
Magnesium 21mg 0mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 0mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 0mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 0mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.11mg 0.02mg Watercress
Copper 0.077mg 0mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 0IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.11mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin K 250µg 0.6µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg 0mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg 0mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg 0mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg 0mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg 0mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg 0mg Watercress
Trans Fat 0g 0.028g Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 82.475g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 6.332g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 1.702g Coconut oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g Coconut oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Coconut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watercress Coconut oil
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
0%
Coconut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
0%
Coconut oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 82.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/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.