Watercress vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are watercress and tamale different?
- Watercress is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium, while tamale is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, fiber, and selenium.
- Watercress covers your daily need for vitamin A, 64% more than tamale.
- Watercress contains 25 times more vitamin C than tamale. Watercress contains 43mg of vitamin C, while tamale contains 1.7mg.
- Watercress is lower in sodium.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than watercress (32).
Watercress, raw and Tamales (Navajo) types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +313.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +151.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +510% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1245.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +566.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +2429.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +695% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
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:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +173% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6020% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1304.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15% |
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
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34137.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1865.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 1.7mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 427mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1.22mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 1.48mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 2.396g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.1g | 10% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 6.12g | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 6µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 29mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.59mg | 9% |
| Protein | 2.3g | 6.28g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 153kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 131mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 99mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 18.12g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.688g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 0.174mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.205mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.79g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.