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Watercress vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Watercress and Tomato

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Phosphorus in Watercress is higher than in Tomato.
  • Watercress covers your daily Vitamin K needs 202% more than Tomato.
  • Tomato has 12 times less Calcium than Watercress. Watercress has 120mg of Calcium, while Tomato has 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 Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Copper +30.5%
Contains more Manganese +114%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
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% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Copper +30.5%
Contains more Manganese +114%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%

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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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin A +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3064.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3064.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +161.4%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +201.6%
Equal in Water - 94.52
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +161.4%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +201.6%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.028
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.028

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 2.69g Tomato
Protein 2.3g 0.88g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Tomato
Carbs 1.29g 3.89g Tomato
Calories 11kcal 18kcal Tomato
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 0.2g 2.63g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 1.2g Tomato
Calcium 120mg 10mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.27mg Tomato
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 24mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg 237mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.11mg 0.17mg Tomato
Copper 0.077mg 0.059mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.114mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 833IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 42µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.54mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 13.7mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.037mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.019mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.594mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.089mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.08mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 15µg Tomato
Vitamin K 250µg 7.9µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.006mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg 0.027mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.018mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg 0.025mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg 0.027mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg 0.006mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.027mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg 0.018mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg 0.014mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.028g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.031g Tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.083g Tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
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)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.