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Watercress vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between watercress and taco

  • Watercress has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C, while taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and fiber.
  • Watercress covers your daily need for vitamin K, 196% more than taco.
  • Watercress contains 108 times more vitamin C than taco. While watercress contains 43mg of vitamin C, taco contains only 0.4mg.
  • The amount of sodium in watercress is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Watercress, raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 36% 29% 7.5% 26% 3% 26% 5.3% 32% 4.9%
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more IronIron +495%
Contains more ZincZinc +1490.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +922.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.249mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 143% 53% 20% 0% 23% 28% 3.8% 19% 30% 0% 625% 6.8% 4.9%
Taco
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1534%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +255.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +66.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +285.2%
Contains more FatsFats +12600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1438.8%
Contains more OtherOther +30.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55037.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8591.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin K 250µg 15.3µg 196%
Vitamin C 43mg 0.4mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Saturated fat 0.027g 4.384g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 3.042g 20%
Fats 0.1g 12.7g 19%
Phosphorus 60mg 178mg 17%
Vitamin A 160µg 20µg 16%
Sodium 41mg 397mg 15%
Selenium 0.9µg 9.2µg 15%
Zinc 0.11mg 1.75mg 15%
Fiber 0.5g 3.9g 14%
Protein 2.3g 8.86g 13%
Iron 0.2mg 1.19mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 4.411g 11%
Calories 11kcal 226kcal 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.65mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Carbs 1.29g 19.85g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.06mg 5%
Potassium 330mg 209mg 4%
Choline 9mg 32mg 4%
Folate 9µg 19µg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 32mg 3%
Calcium 120mg 89mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.6mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0.79g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0.2g 0.9g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.077mg 0%
Manganese 0.244mg 0.249mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watercress Taco
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
74%
Watercress
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.357g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.