Watercress vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between watercress and rosemary
- Watercress has more vitamin C; however, rosemary has more iron, fiber, manganese, folate, copper, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for iron for rosemary is 81% higher.
- Rosemary has 2 times less vitamin C than watercress. Watercress has 43mg of vitamin C, while rosemary has 21.8mg.
- Watercress is lower in saturated fat.
- Rosemary has a higher glycemic index than watercress.
Food types used in this article are Watercress, raw and Rosemary, fresh.
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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 | +333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +164.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3225% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +290.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +745.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +293.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +97.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +356% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +159.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1111.1% |
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:
3.31 g
Fats:
5.86 g
Carbs:
20.7 g
Water:
67.77 g
Other:
2.36 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5760% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1504.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.901 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2474.3% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 6.65mg | 81% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 14.1g | 54% |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 0.96mg | 31% |
| Folate | 9µg | 109µg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.301mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 21.8mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 317mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 91mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.336mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 2.838g | 13% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 668mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.804mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 5.86g | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.93mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.901g | 6% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 20.7g | 6% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 131kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.036mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.912mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 1.16g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.3g | 3.31g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 146µg | 2% |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.152mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.79g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
74%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.