Watercress vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between watercress and tomatoes
- The amount of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, vitamin B2, manganese, and phosphorus in watercress is higher than in tomatoes.
- Watercress covers your daily vitamin K needs 202% more than tomatoes.
- Tomatoes have 12 times less calcium than watercress. Watercress has 120mg of calcium, while tomatoes have 10mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Watercress, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.8% |
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 | +213.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +281% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +531.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +248.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3064.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +197% |
| 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:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +161.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +201.6% |
~equal in
Water
~94.52g
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
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +287.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +137.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.028g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 7.9µg | 202% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 13.7mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 42µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.019mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 0.114mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.037mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.089mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.2g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.3g | 0.88g | 3% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 237mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.594mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 41mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.059mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 3.89g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 18kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.79g | 2.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Choline | 9mg | 6.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)