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Watercress vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Watercress and Falafel different?

  • Watercress is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Falafel is richer in Iron, Folate, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Watercress is 46% higher.
  • Watercress contains 160 times more Vitamin A RAE than Falafel. While Watercress contains 160µg of Vitamin A RAE, Falafel contains only 1µg.
  • Watercress has less Saturated Fat.

Watercress, raw and Falafel, home-prepared are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Iron +1610%
Contains more Magnesium +290.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains more Potassium +77.3%
Contains more Zinc +1263.6%
Contains more Copper +235.1%
Contains more Manganese +183.2%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
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 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Iron +1610%
Contains more Magnesium +290.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains more Potassium +77.3%
Contains more Zinc +1263.6%
Contains more Copper +235.1%
Contains more Manganese +183.2%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +24446.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +422%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.125
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 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +24446.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +422%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.125

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +174.7%
Contains more Protein +478.7%
Contains more Fats +17700%
Contains more Carbs +2368.2%
Contains more Other +102.5%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Water +174.7%
Contains more Protein +478.7%
Contains more Fats +17700%
Contains more Carbs +2368.2%
Contains more Other +102.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127037.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11785.7%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127037.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11785.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 2.3g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0.1g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 1.29g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 11kcal 333kcal Falafel
Sugar 0.2g Falafel
Fiber 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 120mg 54mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 21mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 60mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 330mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 41mg 294mg Watercress
Zinc 0.11mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.077mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.244mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 0.9µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 3191IU 13IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 1µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 1.6mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.292mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.125mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.133mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.166mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.134mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.02mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.137mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.04mg 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.027g 2.383g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel 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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.