Watercress nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Watercress, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Watercress
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 11 kcal |
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 32 (low) |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 1 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup, chopped (34 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -5.7 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157513000902 | 20 mg |
Watercress calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of watercress | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 11 | |
| Calories in 1 sprig | 0 | 2.5 g |
| Calories in 10 sprigs | 3 | 25 g |
| Calories in 1 cup, chopped | 4 | 34 g |
Watercress Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
480µg of 900µg
53%
Vitamin E:
3mg of 15mg
20%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
129mg of 90mg
143%
Vitamin B1:
0.27mg of 1mg
23%
Vitamin B2:
0.36mg of 1mg
28%
Vitamin B3:
0.6mg of 16mg
3.8%
Vitamin B5:
0.93mg of 5mg
19%
Vitamin B6:
0.39mg of 1mg
30%
Folate:
27µg of 400µg
6.8%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
27mg of 550mg
4.9%
Vitamin K:
750µg of 120µg
625%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 5%
2.3 g of 50 g
2.3 g (5% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 65 g
0.1 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
1.3 g of 300 g
1.3 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
95.1 g of 2,000 g
95.1 g (5% of DV )
Other:
1.2 g
1.2 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
90mg of 280mg
32%
Threonine:
399mg of 1,050mg
38%
Isoleucine:
279mg of 1,400mg
20%
Leucine:
498mg of 2,730mg
18%
Lysine:
402mg of 2,100mg
19%
Methionine:
60mg of 1,050mg
5.7%
Phenylalanine:
342mg of 1,750mg
20%
Valine:
411mg of 1,820mg
23%
Histidine:
120mg of 700mg
17%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.04 g
Fiber content ratio for Watercress
Sugar:
0.2 g
Fiber:
0.5 g
Other:
0.59 g
All nutrients for Watercress per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 18% | 26% | |
| Calories | 11kcal | 1% | 99% |
4.3 times less than Orange
|
| Protein | 2.3g | 5% | 76% |
1.2 times less than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.1g | 0% | 93% |
333.1 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% | 13% |
1.2 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 0.79g | N/A | 70% |
68.6 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 1.3g | 0% | 69% |
21.8 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 21mg | 5% | 57% |
6.7 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% | 19% |
Equal to Milk
|
| Potassium | 330mg | 10% | 30% |
2.2 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0.2mg | 3% | 89% |
13 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | 74% |
44.9 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | 56% |
4.8 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | 65% |
1.8 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 1% | 90% |
57.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 9% | 74% |
3 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% | 75% |
12 times less than White bread
|
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | 46% |
1.5 times less than Kiwi
|
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | 83% | |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 11% | 48% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 8% | 52% |
3 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 9% | 64% |
1.1 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1% | 87% |
47.9 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | 73% |
3.6 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | 59% |
1.1 times more than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | 41% |
2.5 times more than Broccoli
|
| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | 65% |
6.8 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | 86% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0% | 89% |
218.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | N/A | 93% |
1224.9 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | N/A | 92% |
1347.8 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | 90% |
10.2 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.13mg | 0% | 87% |
5.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0% | 91% |
9.8 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0% | 90% |
14.6 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0% | 89% |
3.4 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | 93% |
4.8 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.11mg | 0% | 90% |
5.9 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.14mg | 0% | 90% |
14.8 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% | 92% |
18.7 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 11
% Daily Value*
0.15%
Total Fat
0.1g
0.12%
Saturated Fat 0.03g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
1.8%
Sodium 41mg
0.43%
Total Carbohydrate
1.3g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0.5g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
2.3g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
120mg
12%
Iron
0.2mg
2.5%
Potassium
330mg
9.7%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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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.