Watercress vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Watercress and Cayenne pepper
- Watercress has more Vitamin K, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 213% more.
- Watercress contains 3 times more Vitamin K than Cayenne pepper. Watercress contains 250µg of Vitamin K, while Cayenne pepper contains 80.3µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Watercress, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +623.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +510.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +384.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2154.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +388.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +719.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +877.8% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +211.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +77.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1204% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +2883% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +264.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +665.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4250.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1799.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1077.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +472.2% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1081.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +422.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17170% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4289.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +403.3% |
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
3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +34275% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23814.3% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 11kcal | 318kcal |
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| Protein | 2.3g | 12.01g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 17.27g |
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| Vitamin C | 43mg | 76.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.79g | 29.43g |
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| Carbs | 1.29g | 56.63g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 152mg |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 148mg |
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| Potassium | 330mg | 2014mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 7.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.2g | 10.34g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 27.2g |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.373mg |
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| Zinc | 0.11mg | 2.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 293mg |
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| Sodium | 41mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3191IU | 41610IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 160µg | 2081µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg | 29.83mg |
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| Manganese | 0.244mg | 2mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 8.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.328mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.919mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 8.701mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 2.45mg |
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 80.3µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 106µg |
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| Choline | 9mg | 51.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.027g | 3.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.008g | 2.75g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 8.37g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.03mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.093mg |
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| Leucine | 0.166mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg |
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| 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
84%
360%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper 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)