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Watercress vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Watercress and Crème caramel

  • Watercress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, however, Crème caramel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Watercress covers your daily Vitamin K needs 208% more than Crème caramel.
  • Watercress has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Watercress, raw and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +44.6%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +179.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Copper +175%
Contains more Manganese +2340%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Zinc +327.3%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
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 25% 15% 7% 42% 11% 7% 13% 10% 2% 48%
Contains more Calcium +44.6%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +179.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Copper +175%
Contains more Manganese +2340%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Zinc +327.3%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%

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 +1882%
Contains more Vitamin E +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +124900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 9
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 10% 5% 0% 0% 8% 49% 2% 31% 11% 7% 45% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1882%
Contains more Vitamin E +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +124900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +39.8%
Contains more Other +96.7%
Contains more Protein +97%
Contains more Fats +3930%
Contains more Carbs +1665.9%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Water +39.8%
Contains more Other +96.7%
Contains more Protein +97%
Contains more Fats +3930%
Contains more Carbs +1665.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15725%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1020%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
52% 37% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.799 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.392 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15725%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1020%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Crème caramel Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 22.78g Crème caramel
Protein 2.3g 4.53g Crème caramel
Fats 0.1g 4.03g Crème caramel
Carbs 1.29g 22.78g Crème caramel
Calories 11kcal 145kcal Crème caramel
Sugar 0.2g 23.15g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 0g Watercress
Calcium 120mg 83mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.38mg Crème caramel
Magnesium 21mg 9mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 96mg Crème caramel
Potassium 330mg 118mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 53mg Watercress
Zinc 0.11mg 0.47mg Crème caramel
Copper 0.077mg 0.028mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.01mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 8.7µg Crème caramel
Vitamin A 3191IU 161IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 46µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.23mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.032mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.21mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.082mg Watercress
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.514mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.044mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Crème caramel
Vitamin K 250µg 0.2µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 1.799g Watercress
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Crème caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 1.266g Crème caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.392g Crème caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Watercress Crème caramel
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
14%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.