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Watercress vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Watercress and Hummus different?

  • Watercress is higher in Vitamin C, however, Hummus is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Hummus is 50% higher.
  • Watercress has less Sodium.

Watercress, raw and Hummus, commercial 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 +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Iron +1120%
Contains more Magnesium +238.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.3%
Contains more Zinc +1563.6%
Contains more Copper +584.4%
Contains more Manganese +216.8%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
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 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Iron +1120%
Contains more Magnesium +238.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.3%
Contains more Zinc +1563.6%
Contains more Copper +584.4%
Contains more Manganese +216.8%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%

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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Hummus
Contains more Vitamin A +10536.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more Folate +822.2%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +10536.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more Folate +822.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +42.8%
Contains more Protein +243.5%
Contains more Fats +9500%
Contains more Carbs +1007.8%
Contains more Other +35%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Water +42.8%
Contains more Protein +243.5%
Contains more Fats +9500%
Contains more Carbs +1007.8%
Contains more Other +35%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10222.9%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10222.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 8.29g Hummus
Protein 2.3g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0.1g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 1.29g 14.29g Hummus
Calories 11kcal 166kcal Hummus
Sugar 0.2g Hummus
Fiber 0.5g 6g Hummus
Calcium 120mg 38mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 21mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 60mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 330mg 228mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 379mg Watercress
Zinc 0.11mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.077mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.244mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 0.9µg 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 3191IU 30IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.064mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.582mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.132mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 9µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin K 250µg 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 1.437g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Hummus
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
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus 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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.