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Watercress vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Watercress and Glutinous rice?

  • Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , yet Glutinous rice is richer in Selenium.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 208% higher.

We used Watercress, raw and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 +5900%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +650%
Contains more Potassium +3200%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +272.7%
Contains more Selenium +522.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.262
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 1% 6% 4% 4% 1% 1% 12% 17% 35% 31%
Contains more Calcium +5900%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +650%
Contains more Potassium +3200%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +272.7%
Contains more Selenium +522.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.262

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +396.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 3% 6% 13% 6% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +396.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +1614.3%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +1534.9%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +1614.3%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +1534.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.1%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Glutinous rice Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 20.09g Glutinous rice
Protein 2.3g 2.02g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0.19g Glutinous rice
Carbs 1.29g 21.09g Glutinous rice
Calories 11kcal 97kcal Glutinous rice
Sugar 0.2g 0.05g Glutinous rice
Fiber 0.5g 1g Glutinous rice
Calcium 120mg 2mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.14mg Watercress
Magnesium 21mg 5mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 8mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 10mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 5mg Glutinous rice
Zinc 0.11mg 0.41mg Glutinous rice
Copper 0.077mg 0.049mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.262mg Glutinous rice
Selenium 0.9µg 5.6µg Glutinous rice
Vitamin A 3191IU 0IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.04mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.02mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.013mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.29mg Glutinous rice
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.215mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.026mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 1µg Watercress
Vitamin K 250µg 0µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.023mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg 0.072mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.087mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg 0.167mg Glutinous rice
Lysine 0.134mg 0.073mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg 0.047mg Glutinous rice
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.108mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg 0.123mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg 0.047mg Glutinous rice
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.039g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.07g Glutinous rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.069g Glutinous rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watercress Glutinous rice
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
3%
Glutinous rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
11%
Glutinous rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.