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Watercress vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Watercress and Molasses

  • Watercress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Molasses are higher in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Watercress covers your daily Vitamin K needs 208% more than Molasses.

Food varieties used in this article are Watercress, raw and Molasses.

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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 Phosphorus +93.5%
Contains more Calcium +70.8%
Contains more Iron +2260%
Contains more Magnesium +1052.4%
Contains more Potassium +343.6%
Contains more Zinc +163.6%
Contains more Copper +532.5%
Contains more Manganese +527%
Contains more Selenium +1877.8%
Equal in Sodium - 37
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 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.5%
Contains more Calcium +70.8%
Contains more Iron +2260%
Contains more Magnesium +1052.4%
Contains more Potassium +343.6%
Contains more Zinc +163.6%
Contains more Copper +532.5%
Contains more Manganese +527%
Contains more Selenium +1877.8%
Equal in Sodium - 37

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +365%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +419.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +365%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +419.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +334.9%
Contains more Carbs +5693%
Contains more Other +175%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +334.9%
Contains more Carbs +5693%
Contains more Other +175%
Equal in Fats - 0.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 2.3g 0g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 1.29g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 11kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 0.2g 74.72g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 0g Watercress
Calcium 120mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.2mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 21mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 60mg 31mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 41mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.11mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.077mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.244mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0.9µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 3191IU 0IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.041mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.002mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 9µg 0µg 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 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Molasses
Low Fats diet Equal
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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.