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Watercress vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Watercress and Cracker

  • Watercress has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Watercress covers your daily Vitamin K needs 151% more than Cracker.
  • Watercress contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Watercress, raw and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +179.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Iron +1915%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.3%
Contains more Zinc +345.5%
Contains more Copper +35.1%
Contains more Manganese +101.2%
Contains more Selenium +644.4%
Equal in Calcium - 120
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +179.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Iron +1915%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.3%
Contains more Zinc +345.5%
Contains more Copper +35.1%
Contains more Manganese +101.2%
Contains more Selenium +644.4%
Equal in Calcium - 120

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +203%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2076%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +922.2%
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% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +203%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2076%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +922.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2929%
Contains more Protein +188.7%
Contains more Fats +26330%
Contains more Carbs +4651.9%
Contains more Other +107.5%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +2929%
Contains more Protein +188.7%
Contains more Fats +26330%
Contains more Carbs +4651.9%
Contains more Other +107.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81812.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37434.3%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81812.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37434.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 59g Cracker
Protein 2.3g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 0.1g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 1.29g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 11kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 0.2g 8.18g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 120mg
Iron 0.2mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 330mg 118mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 726mg Watercress
Zinc 0.11mg 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.077mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.244mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 0.9µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 3191IU 0IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 43mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.063mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 250µg 69.3µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.133mg 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.166mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.134mg 0.103mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.137mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.04mg 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 0g 1.076g Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 5.562g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.