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Watercress vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Watercress and Edible mushroom

  • Watercress is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Manganese, however, Edible mushroom is richer in Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 208% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Watercress, raw and Mushrooms, white, 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.
Watercress
Watercress
4
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6
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
Contains more Calcium +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +419.1%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +372.7%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Equal in Potassium - 318
Watercress
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Edible mushroom
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Contains more Calcium +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +419.1%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +372.7%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Equal in Potassium - 318

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.
Watercress
Watercress
6
:
6
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1947.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1703.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382.9%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.081
Watercress
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%
Edible mushroom
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1947.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1703.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382.9%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.081

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Watercress
Watercress
2
:
3
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Carbs +152.7%
Equal in Water - 92.45
Watercress
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Edible mushroom
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Carbs +152.7%
Equal in Water - 92.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Watercress
Watercress
2
:
1
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
Contains less Saturated Fat -46%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.1%
Watercress
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Edible mushroom
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Edible mushroom Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 2.26g Edible mushroom
Protein 2.3g 3.09g Edible mushroom
Fats 0.1g 0.34g Edible mushroom
Carbs 1.29g 3.26g Edible mushroom
Calories 11kcal 22kcal Edible mushroom
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom
Sugar 0.2g 1.98g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 1g Edible mushroom
Calcium 120mg 3mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.5mg Edible mushroom
Magnesium 21mg 9mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 86mg Edible mushroom
Potassium 330mg 318mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 5mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.11mg 0.52mg Edible mushroom
Copper 0.077mg 0.318mg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.244mg 0.047mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 9.3µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin A 3191IU 0IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.01mg Watercress
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 43mg 2.1mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.081mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.402mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.607mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.497mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.104mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 17µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin K 250µg 0µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.035mg Edible mushroom
Threonine 0.133mg 0.107mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.076mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg 0.12mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg 0.107mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg 0.031mg Edible mushroom
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.085mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg 0.232mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.04mg 0.057mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.05g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0g Watercress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.16g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Edible mushroom
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.