Watercress vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Watercress and Endive
- Watercress has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, however, Endive has more Folate, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Watercress is 41% higher.
- Endive has 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Watercress. Watercress has 0.129mg of Vitamin B6, while Endive has 0.02mg.
Food types used in this article are Watercress, raw and Endive, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +315% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +618.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +561.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +545% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +190.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1477.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.7% |
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:
1.25 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
93.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +159.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
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Water
~93.79g
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
0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.087 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -43.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 11kcal | 17kcal |
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| Protein | 2.3g | 1.25g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 43mg | 6.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.79g | 0.25g |
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| Carbs | 1.29g | 3.35g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 330mg | 314mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.83mg |
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| Sugar | 0.2g | 0.25g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.099mg |
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| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.79mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 28mg |
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| Sodium | 41mg | 22mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3191IU | 2167IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 160µg | 108µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.244mg | 0.42mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 231µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 142µg |
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| Choline | 9mg | 16.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.048g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.008g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.087g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0.005mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.05mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.072mg |
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| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0.098mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.063mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.014mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.053mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.063mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.023mg |
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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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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