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Watercress vs. Horseradish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Watercress and Horseradish?

  • Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E , yet Horseradish is richer in Folate, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 207% higher.
  • Watercress contains less Sodium.

We used Watercress, raw and Horseradish, prepared 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 +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.5%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Copper +32.8%
Contains more Manganese +93.7%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +654.5%
Contains more Selenium +211.1%
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% 16% 20% 14% 22% 55% 23% 20% 17% 16%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.5%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Copper +32.8%
Contains more Manganese +93.7%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +654.5%
Contains more Selenium +211.1%

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 +159450%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +19130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
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% 1% 0% 83% 2% 6% 8% 6% 17% 43% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +159450%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +19130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93%
Contains more Folate +533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +94.9%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Carbs +775.2%
Contains more Other +46.7%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 g
Contains more Protein +94.9%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Carbs +775.2%
Contains more Other +46.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +868.6%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +868.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Horseradish Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 7.99g Horseradish
Protein 2.3g 1.18g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0.69g Horseradish
Carbs 1.29g 11.29g Horseradish
Calories 11kcal 48kcal Horseradish
Sugar 0.2g 7.99g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 3.3g Horseradish
Calcium 120mg 56mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.42mg Horseradish
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Horseradish
Phosphorus 60mg 31mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 246mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 420mg Watercress
Zinc 0.11mg 0.83mg Horseradish
Copper 0.077mg 0.058mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.126mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 2.8µg Horseradish
Vitamin A 3191IU 2IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.01mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 24.9mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.008mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.024mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.386mg Horseradish
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.093mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.073mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 57µg Horseradish
Vitamin K 250µg 1.3µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.09g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.13g Horseradish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.339g Horseradish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Horseradish
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%
Horseradish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
22%
Horseradish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.