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Watercress vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Watercress and Pickled cucumber

  • Watercress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1 than Pickled cucumber.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 169% more.
  • Watercress contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Watercress, raw and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.6%
Contains more Potassium +1334.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Manganese +2118.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Copper +10.4%
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 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.6%
Contains more Potassium +1334.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Manganese +2118.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Copper +10.4%

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 +1570.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +715.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +431.9%
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 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +1570.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +715.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +431.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +597%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +75.2%
Contains more Other +160.8%
Equal in Water - 94.08
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +597%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +75.2%
Contains more Other +160.8%
Equal in Water - 94.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.4%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 1.06g Pickled cucumber
Protein 2.3g 0.33g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Pickled cucumber
Carbs 1.29g 2.26g Pickled cucumber
Calories 11kcal 11kcal
Sugar 0.2g 1.06g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 1.2g Pickled cucumber
Calcium 120mg 0mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.4mg Pickled cucumber
Magnesium 21mg 4mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 14mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 23mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 1208mg Watercress
Zinc 0.11mg 0.02mg Watercress
Copper 0.077mg 0.085mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 0.244mg 0.011mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 10µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.01mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.038mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.009mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 1µg Watercress
Vitamin K 250µg 47µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.003mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg 0.009mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.01mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg 0.014mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg 0.014mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg 0.003mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.009mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg 0.011mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg 0.005mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.052g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.003g Watercress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.081g Pickled cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Watercress Pickled cucumber
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 1167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.