Watercress vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Watercress and Garden cress
- Watercress contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Garden cress.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Garden cress is 243% higher.
Food types used in this article are Watercress, raw and Cress, garden, 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 CalciumCalcium | +48.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +550% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +126.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +116.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +116.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +788.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +116.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +326.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
~equal in
Water
~89.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -14.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2887.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +551.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 11kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 2.3g | 2.6g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 43mg | 69mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.79g | 4.4g |
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| Carbs | 1.29g | 5.5g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 81mg |
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| Potassium | 330mg | 606mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 1.3mg |
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| Sugar | 0.2g | 4.4g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.17mg |
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| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 76mg |
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| Sodium | 41mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3191IU | 6917IU |
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| Vitamin A | 160µg | 346µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.244mg | 0.553mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.247mg |
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 541.9µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 80µg |
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| Choline | 9mg | 19.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.023g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.008g | 0.239g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.228g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.03mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.093mg |
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| Leucine | 0.166mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
84%
173%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden cress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)