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Watercress vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between watercress and taffy (candy)

  • The amount of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, manganese, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, and phosphorus in watercress is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Watercress covers your daily need for vitamin K, 208% more than taffy (candy).
  • The amount of saturated fat in watercress is lower.
  • Watercress has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of watercress is 32, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Watercress, raw and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10900%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.9%

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%
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 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +492.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +83233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +7566.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1861%
Contains more OtherOther +421.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3230%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6997.7%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10375%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Watercress Taffy (candy)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Vitamin K 250µg 0.3µg 208%
Vitamin C 43mg 0mg 48%
Carbs 1.29g 91.56g 30%
Calories 11kcal 397kcal 19%
Vitamin A 160µg 27µg 15%
Manganese 0.244mg 0mg 11%
Calcium 120mg 8mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0mg 10%
Potassium 330mg 3mg 10%
Copper 0.077mg 0mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.027g 2.049g 9%
Phosphorus 60mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.012mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.004mg 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.09mg 6%
Fats 0.1g 3.33g 5%
Magnesium 21mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.028mg 5%
Protein 2.3g 0.03g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Choline 9mg 2%
Folate 9µg 0µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 0.838g 2%
Iron 0.2mg 0.01mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.121g 1%
Zinc 0.11mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.002mg 1%
Net carbs 0.79g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 0.2g 68.48g N/A
Sodium 41mg 52mg 0%
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.131g 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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watercress Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.022g)
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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.