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Watercress vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Watercress and Ladyfinger

  • Watercress has more Vitamin C, however, Ladyfinger has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Ladyfinger is 74% higher.
  • Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Watercress, raw and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.

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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 +155.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +192%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Iron +1690%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.3%
Contains more Zinc +936.4%
Contains more Copper +23.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.24
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 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Contains more Calcium +155.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +192%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Iron +1690%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.3%
Contains more Zinc +936.4%
Contains more Copper +23.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.24

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 +473.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +952%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260%
Contains more Folate +755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.122
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 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +473.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +952%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260%
Contains more Folate +755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.122

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +387.7%
Contains more Protein +360.9%
Contains more Fats +9000%
Contains more Carbs +4527.9%
Equal in Other - 1.1
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Water +387.7%
Contains more Protein +360.9%
Contains more Fats +9000%
Contains more Carbs +4527.9%
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46712.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3965.7%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46712.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3965.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Ladyfinger Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 58.7g Ladyfinger
Protein 2.3g 10.6g Ladyfinger
Fats 0.1g 9.1g Ladyfinger
Carbs 1.29g 59.7g Ladyfinger
Calories 11kcal 363kcal Ladyfinger
Sugar 0.2g Ladyfinger
Fiber 0.5g 1g Ladyfinger
Calcium 120mg 47mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 3.58mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 173mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 330mg 113mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 147mg Watercress
Zinc 0.11mg 1.14mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.077mg 0.095mg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.244mg 0.24mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 556IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.284mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.428mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2.104mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.122mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.133mg 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.166mg 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.134mg 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.02mg 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.137mg 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.04mg 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 3.022g Watercress
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 3.745g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 1.423g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Watercress Ladyfinger
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
41%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.995g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.