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Watercress vs. Peach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Watercress and Peach?

  • Watercress is richer than Peach in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 206% more.
  • Watercress has 20 times more Calcium than Peach. While Watercress has 120mg of Calcium, Peach has only 6mg.

We used Watercress, raw and Peaches, yellow, raw types 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 +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +73.7%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
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% 10% 7% 9% 17% 0% 5% 23% 8% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +73.7%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%

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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Peach
Contains more Vitamin A +878.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +37%
Contains more Vitamin C +551.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +416%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +9515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303%
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 20% 15% 0% 22% 6% 8% 16% 10% 6% 3% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +878.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +37%
Contains more Vitamin C +551.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +416%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +9515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +152.7%
Contains more Other +179.1%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +639.5%
Equal in Water - 88.87
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: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 9.54 g
Water: 88.87 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +152.7%
Contains more Other +179.1%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +639.5%
Equal in Water - 88.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +737.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.7%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.086 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +737.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Peach Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 8.04g Peach
Protein 2.3g 0.91g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0.25g Peach
Carbs 1.29g 9.54g Peach
Calories 11kcal 39kcal Peach
Fructose 1.53g Peach
Sugar 0.2g 8.39g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 1.5g Peach
Calcium 120mg 6mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.25mg Peach
Magnesium 21mg 9mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 20mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 190mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 0mg Peach
Zinc 0.11mg 0.17mg Peach
Copper 0.077mg 0.068mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.061mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 0.1µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 326IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 16µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.73mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 6.6mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.024mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.031mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.806mg Peach
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.153mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.025mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 4µg Watercress
Vitamin K 250µg 2.6µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.01mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg 0.016mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.017mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg 0.027mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg 0.03mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg 0.01mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.019mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg 0.022mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg 0.013mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.019g Peach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.067g Peach
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.086g Peach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watercress Peach
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
9%
Peach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
8%
Peach

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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?
Peach
Peach contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peach
Peach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
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. Peach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169928/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.