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Watercress vs. Tomato juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Watercress and Tomato juice?

  • Watercress is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, yet Tomato juice is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 206% more.
  • Watercress has 12 times more Calcium than Tomato juice. While Watercress has 120mg of Calcium, Tomato juice has only 10mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Watercress is lower.

We used Watercress, raw and Tomato juice, canned, without salt added types 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 Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +52.1%
Contains more Copper +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +258.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Iron +95%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.11
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 3% 15% 8% 9% 20% 2% 3% 14% 9% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.8%
Contains more Potassium +52.1%
Contains more Copper +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +258.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Iron +95%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.11

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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Contains more Vitamin A +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +10769.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +63%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.5%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
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 27% 7% 0% 234% 25% 18% 13% 0% 17% 15% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +10769.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +63%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.5%
Contains more Folate +122.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +170.6%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Carbs +173.6%
Equal in Water - 94.24
Equal in Other - 1.09
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more Protein +170.6%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Carbs +173.6%
Equal in Water - 94.24
Equal in Other - 1.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
37% 10% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Tomato juice Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 3.13g Tomato juice
Protein 2.3g 0.85g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0.29g Tomato juice
Carbs 1.29g 3.53g Tomato juice
Calories 11kcal 17kcal Tomato juice
Fructose 1.33g Tomato juice
Sugar 0.2g 2.58g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 0.4g Watercress
Calcium 120mg 10mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.39mg Tomato juice
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 19mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 217mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 10mg Tomato juice
Zinc 0.11mg 0.11mg
Copper 0.077mg 0.042mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.068mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 450IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 23µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.32mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 70.1mg Tomato juice
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.1mg Tomato juice
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.078mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.673mg Tomato juice
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.07mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 20µg Tomato juice
Vitamin K 250µg 2.3µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.006mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg 0.026mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.017mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg 0.024mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg 0.026mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg 0.005mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.026mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg 0.017mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg 0.014mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.019g Tomato juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.005g Watercress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.027g Watercress
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.022g Tomato juice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.005g Tomato juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Tomato juice
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
30%
Tomato juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
8%
Tomato juice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tomato juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170545/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.