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Watercress vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Watercress and Neufchâtel cheese

  • Watercress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, however, Neufchâtel cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 207% more.
  • Watercress contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Watercress, raw and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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 Iron +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +117.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Copper +185.2%
Contains more Manganese +2118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Zinc +645.5%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Equal in Calcium - 117
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 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +117.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Copper +185.2%
Contains more Manganese +2118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Zinc +645.5%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Equal in Calcium - 117

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 +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +14605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.5%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.21
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 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +14605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.5%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +50.7%
Contains more Protein +297.8%
Contains more Fats +22680%
Contains more Carbs +178.3%
Contains more Other +14.2%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Water +50.7%
Contains more Protein +297.8%
Contains more Fats +22680%
Contains more Carbs +178.3%
Contains more Other +14.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2671.4%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2671.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 2.3g 9.15g Neufchâtel cheese
Fats 0.1g 22.78g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 1.29g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 11kcal 253kcal Neufchâtel cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 0.2g 3.19g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 0g Watercress
Calcium 120mg 117mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.13mg Watercress
Magnesium 21mg 10mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 138mg Neufchâtel cheese
Potassium 330mg 152mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 334mg Watercress
Zinc 0.11mg 0.82mg Neufchâtel cheese
Copper 0.077mg 0.027mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.011mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 3µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A 3191IU 841IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 241µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 1mg 0.4mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.022mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.155mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.041mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin K 250µg 1.7µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.106mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.133mg 0.359mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.501mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 0.166mg 1.013mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.134mg 0.875mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.02mg 0.294mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.448mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.137mg 0.609mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.04mg 0.27mg Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 12.79g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 5.784g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.97g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Watercress Neufchâtel cheese
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
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.763g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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