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Watercress vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Watercress and Snickers

  • Watercress has more Vitamin C, however, Snickers is richer in Iron, and Fiber.
  • Snickers covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 63% more than Watercress.
  • Snickers has 86 times less Vitamin C than Watercress. Watercress has 43mg of Vitamin C, while Snickers has 0.5mg.
  • Watercress contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Watercress, raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER.

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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 +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Iron +240%
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 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Iron +240%

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 +2559.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +8500%
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 8% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2559.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +8500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2027.7%
Contains more Protein +198.3%
Contains more Fats +24280%
Contains more Carbs +4772.1%
Contains more Other +20%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Water +2027.7%
Contains more Protein +198.3%
Contains more Fats +24280%
Contains more Carbs +4772.1%
Contains more Other +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 2.3g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 0.1g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 1.29g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 11kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 0.2g 46.54g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 120mg 90mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.68mg Snickers
Magnesium 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 189mg Watercress
Zinc 0.11mg Watercress
Copper 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 120IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 0.5mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg Watercress
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 9µg Watercress
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Watercress
Trans Fat 0g 0.394g Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 12.703g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g Watercress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g Watercress

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Watercress Snickers
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
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.676g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.