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Watercress vs. Juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Watercress and Juice

  • Watercress is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Manganese, and Potassium, however, Juice is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 208% higher.
  • Watercress has 80 times more Vitamin A RAE than Juice. While Watercress has 160µg of Vitamin A RAE, Juice has only 2µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Watercress, raw and Beverages, Orange juice drink.

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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 +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +685.7%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +327.8%
Contains more Manganese +3385.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
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 1% 5% 3% 2% 4% 1% 1% 6% 1% 0%
Contains more Calcium +5900%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +685.7%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +327.8%
Contains more Manganese +3385.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%

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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Juice
Contains more Vitamin A +7152.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4900%
Contains more Vitamin C +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +416.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.6%
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 3% 1% 0% 50% 96% 100% 94% 4% 116% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7152.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4900%
Contains more Vitamin C +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +416.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1050%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Other +531.6%
Contains more Carbs +939.5%
Equal in Water - 86.2
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.2 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 13.41 g
Water: 86.2 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +1050%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Other +531.6%
Contains more Carbs +939.5%
Equal in Water - 86.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.01 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Juice Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 13.21g Juice
Protein 2.3g 0.2g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0g Watercress
Carbs 1.29g 13.41g Juice
Calories 11kcal 54kcal Juice
Sugar 0.2g 9.36g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 0.2g Watercress
Calcium 120mg 2mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.11mg Watercress
Magnesium 21mg 3mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 4mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 42mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 2mg Juice
Zinc 0.11mg 0.02mg Watercress
Copper 0.077mg 0.018mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.007mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 44IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 2µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.02mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 15mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.38mg Juice
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.43mg Juice
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 5mg Juice
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.06mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.5mg Juice
Folate 9µg 4µg Watercress
Vitamin K 250µg 0µg 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 0g Juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.01g Juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.01g Watercress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Juice
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
39%
Juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
2%
Juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Juice
Juice contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Juice
Juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169044/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.