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Watercress vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Watercress and Veggie burger different?

  • Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, while Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 213% more than Watercress.
  • Watercress contains 60 times more Vitamin K than Veggie burger. Watercress contains 250µg of Vitamin K, while Veggie burger contains 4.2µg.
  • Watercress is lower in Sodium.

Watercress, raw and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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 less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +1105%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.3%
Contains more Zinc +1045.5%
Contains more Copper +159.7%
Contains more Manganese +289.8%
Contains more Selenium +2411.1%
Equal in Potassium - 333
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 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +1105%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.3%
Contains more Zinc +1045.5%
Contains more Copper +159.7%
Contains more Manganese +289.8%
Contains more Selenium +2411.1%
Equal in Potassium - 333

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 +19843.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +5852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2845.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1776.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.9%
Contains more Folate +1277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.289
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 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +19843.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +5852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2845.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1776.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.9%
Contains more Folate +1277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.289

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +55.4%
Contains more Protein +582.6%
Contains more Fats +6200%
Contains more Carbs +1006.2%
Contains more Other +110%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Water +55.4%
Contains more Protein +582.6%
Contains more Fats +6200%
Contains more Carbs +1006.2%
Contains more Other +110%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5680%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5680%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 9.37g Veggie burger
Protein 2.3g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 0.1g 6.3g Veggie burger
Carbs 1.29g 14.27g Veggie burger
Calories 11kcal 177kcal Veggie burger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 0.2g 1.07g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 120mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 0.2mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 21mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 60mg 206mg Veggie burger
Potassium 330mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 41mg 569mg Watercress
Zinc 0.11mg 1.26mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.077mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.244mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 0.9µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 3191IU 16IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 1µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.23mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 4.5mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.753mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.289mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 9µg 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 250µg 4.2µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.133mg 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.093mg 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 0.166mg 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 0.134mg 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.02mg 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.137mg 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.04mg 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 1.44g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 1.778g Veggie burger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 2.023g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Veggie burger
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
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.