Watercress vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between watercress and rose hips
- Watercress has more vitamin K; however, rose hips have more vitamin C, fiber, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin A, magnesium, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for rose hips is 426% higher.
- Rose hips have 10 times less vitamin K than watercress. Watercress has 250µg of vitamin K, while rose hips have 25.9µg.
- Rose hips have a higher glycemic index than watercress.
Food types used in this article are Watercress, raw and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +228.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +430% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +318% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +462.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +865.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +890.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +484% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +158.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
1.6 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
58.66 g
Other:
1.18 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +240% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2862.8% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 43mg | 426mg | 426% |
| Vitamin K | 250µg | 25.9µg | 187% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 24.1g | 94% |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 1.02mg | 34% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 5.84mg | 32% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 38.22g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 69mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1.06mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.8mg | 10% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 162kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 217µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.016mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 169mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.166mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 429mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Choline | 9mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.16g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.3g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.34g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.79g | 14.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 2.58g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 61mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.