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Watercress vs. Lemonade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Watercress and Lemonade

  • Lemonade contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1 than Watercress.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Watercress is 208% higher.

Food types used in this article are Watercress, raw and Lemonade, frozen concentrate, white, prepared with water.

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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 +2900%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +2900%
Contains more Potassium +2100%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +4780%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
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 2% 6% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 7% 1% 1%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +2900%
Contains more Potassium +2100%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +4780%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%

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 +319000%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1002.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2050%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 14% 2% 5% 1% 1% 2% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +319000%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1002.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2050%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3185.7%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +900%
Contains more Carbs +707.8%
Equal in Water - 89.35
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
10% 89%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 10.42 g
Water: 89.35 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Protein +3185.7%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +900%
Contains more Carbs +707.8%
Equal in Water - 89.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
29% 10% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.006 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.013 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Lemonade Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 10.42g Lemonade
Protein 2.3g 0.07g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0.04g Watercress
Carbs 1.29g 10.42g Lemonade
Calories 11kcal 40kcal Lemonade
Sugar 0.2g 9.98g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 0g Watercress
Calcium 120mg 4mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.16mg Watercress
Magnesium 21mg 2mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 2mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 15mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 4mg Lemonade
Zinc 0.11mg 0.02mg Watercress
Copper 0.077mg 0.021mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.005mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 0.1µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 1IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.01mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 3.9mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.006mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.021mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.016mg Watercress
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.013mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.006mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 1µg 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 0.006g Lemonade
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.002g Watercress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.013g Watercress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Watercress Lemonade
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
2%
Lemonade
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
2%
Lemonade

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 contains less Sodium?
Lemonade
Lemonade contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemonade
Lemonade is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
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 ($)

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. Lemonade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173217/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.