Watercress vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between watercress and milk
- Watercress has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin B1, while milk has more vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
- Watercress covers your daily need for vitamin K, 208% more than milk.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Watercress, raw and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +670% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8033.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +281.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +175.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +9900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +249900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +870% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +286.8% |
~equal in
Water
~89.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3362.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.035g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 0.1µg | 208% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 0mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 58µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 0.003mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.037mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 150mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 95mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.185mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 3.3µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.633g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.3g | 3.37g | 2% |
| Choline | 9mg | 17.7mg | 2% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 42kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.277g | 1% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.361mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 4.99g | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.79g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 41mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
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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
74%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.606g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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