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Watercress vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Watercress and Yogurt?

  • Watercress is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin E , yet Yogurt is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 208% more.

We used Watercress, raw and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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 Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +134%
Contains more Copper +352.9%
Contains more Manganese +2611.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +372.7%
Contains more Selenium +977.8%
Equal in Calcium - 110
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 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +134%
Contains more Copper +352.9%
Contains more Manganese +2611.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +372.7%
Contains more Selenium +977.8%
Equal in Calcium - 110

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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Yogurt
Contains more Vitamin A +79675%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.8%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.208
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.331
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% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +79675%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.8%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.208
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.331

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Protein +343%
Contains more Fats +290%
Contains more Carbs +179.1%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Protein +343%
Contains more Fats +290%
Contains more Carbs +179.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +562.5%
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +562.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 3.6g Yogurt
Protein 2.3g 10.19g Yogurt
Fats 0.1g 0.39g Yogurt
Carbs 1.29g 3.6g Yogurt
Calories 11kcal 59kcal Yogurt
Sugar 0.2g 3.24g Watercress
Fiber 0.5g 0g Watercress
Calcium 120mg 110mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 0.07mg Watercress
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 135mg Yogurt
Potassium 330mg 141mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 36mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.11mg 0.52mg Yogurt
Copper 0.077mg 0.017mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg 0.009mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg 9.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 3191IU 4IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 1µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.01mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.023mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.208mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.331mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.063mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 7µg Watercress
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 250µg 0µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Watercress
Trans Fat 0g 0.006g Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.117g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.053g Yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.012g Watercress
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress Yogurt
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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
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 - 0.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.