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Watercress vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Watercress and Margarine different?

  • Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, and Phosphorus, while Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Watercress covers your daily need of Vitamin K 131% more than Margarine.
  • Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat.

Watercress, raw and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt types were 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 +3900%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +1733.3%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
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% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3900%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +1733.3%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
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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Contains more Vitamin C +21400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin C +21400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1337.5%
Contains more Carbs +84.3%
Contains more Water +475.7%
Contains more Fats +80610%
Contains more Other +59.2%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +1337.5%
Contains more Carbs +84.3%
Contains more Water +475.7%
Contains more Fats +80610%
Contains more Other +59.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +485862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69334.3%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +485862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69334.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 0.7g Watercress
Protein 2.3g 0.16g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 1.29g 0.7g Watercress
Calories 11kcal 717kcal Margarine
Sugar 0.2g 0g Margarine
Fiber 0.5g 0g Watercress
Calcium 120mg 3mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.06mg Watercress
Magnesium 21mg 3mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 5mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 18mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 0.11mg 0mg Watercress
Copper 0.077mg 0mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 1mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 43mg 0.2mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.01mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.037mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.023mg Watercress
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.009mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 1µg Watercress
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 250µg 93µg 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
Trans Fat 0g 14.89g Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 15.189g Watercress
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watercress Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.162g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.