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Watercress vs. Radish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Watercress and Radish

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus in Watercress is higher than in Radish.
  • Watercress covers your daily Vitamin K needs 207% more than Radish.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Watercress, raw and Radishes, raw.

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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 +380%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains more Copper +54%
Contains more Manganese +253.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +70%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Equal in Sodium - 39
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 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains more Copper +54%
Contains more Manganese +253.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +70%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Equal in Sodium - 39

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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Radish
Contains more Vitamin A +45485.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +19130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Folate +177.8%
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 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +45485.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +19130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Folate +177.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +238.2%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +163.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 95.27
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +238.2%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +163.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 95.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.1%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Radish Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 1.8g Radish
Protein 2.3g 0.68g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 1.29g 3.4g Radish
Calories 11kcal 16kcal Radish
Fructose 0.71g Radish
Sugar 0.2g 1.86g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 1.6g Radish
Calcium 120mg 25mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.34mg Radish
Magnesium 21mg 10mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 20mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 233mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 39mg Radish
Zinc 0.11mg 0.28mg Radish
Copper 0.077mg 0.05mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.069mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 7IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 14.8mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.012mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.039mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.254mg Radish
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.165mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.071mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 25µg Radish
Vitamin K 250µg 1.3µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.009mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg 0.023mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.02mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg 0.031mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg 0.033mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg 0.01mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.036mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg 0.035mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg 0.013mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.032g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.017g Radish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.048g Radish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Radish
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
10%
Radish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
10%
Radish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
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?
Radish
Radish contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.