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Watercress vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Watercress and Sugar?

  • Sugar has less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B2 than Watercress.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 208% higher.

We used Watercress, raw and Sugars, granulated types in this comparison.

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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 +11900%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +16400%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Manganese +6000%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
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 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +11900%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +16400%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Manganese +6000%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%

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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Sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +475450%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +7650.4%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +475450%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +7650.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 2.3g 0g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0g Watercress
Carbs 1.29g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 11kcal 387kcal Sugar
Sugar 0.2g 99.8g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 0g Watercress
Calcium 120mg 1mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.05mg Watercress
Magnesium 21mg 0mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 0mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 2mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 1mg Sugar
Zinc 0.11mg 0.01mg Watercress
Copper 0.077mg 0.007mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.004mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 0IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.019mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin K 250µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0g Watercress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0g Watercress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Sugar
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
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.