Watercress vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between watercress and wheat
- Watercress has more calcium and vitamin B2; however, wheat is richer in selenium, manganese, iron, zinc, fiber, copper, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Wheat covers your daily selenium needs 56% more than watercress.
- Wheat has 13 times less calcium than watercress. Watercress has 120mg of calcium, while wheat has 9mg.
- Wheat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat is 50, while the glycemic index of watercress is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Watercress, raw and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked.
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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 | +1233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +780% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1572.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +322.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3444.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1052.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
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:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +148.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +730% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2039.5% |
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
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +950% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +594.3% |
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 | 208% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 31.9µg | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% | |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 1.03mg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1.76mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 18% | |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 1.84mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 4.3g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.207mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 2.305mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 147mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 9mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 27.6g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Protein | 2.3g | 5.71g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 11kcal | 132kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 48mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 164mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 41mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.83g | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.243g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.79g | 23.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 3.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.077g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)