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Nutritional Profile of Raw Cress - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 40 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Cress.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-class (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for one additional nutrient:
- Phylloquinone (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for two additional nutrients:
- Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Cress
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Cress
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Cress
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Cress
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Cress
In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 5.5 g | 1.6 g | 575 | 1980 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.1 g | 311.8 mg | 85 | 247 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 4.4 g | 1.2 g | 171 | 1236 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 239 mg | 67.8 mg | 498 | 2614 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 228 mg | 64.6 mg | 575 | 2287 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 716 | 2784 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 700 mg | 198.4 mg | 359 | 1679 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 587 | 2260 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 340 | 1684 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 91 mg | 25.8 mg | 6 | 135 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 87 mg | 24.7 mg | 548 | 2725 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 61 mg | 17.3 mg | 13 | 413 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 152 mg | 43.1 mg | 574 | 2242 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 233 | 880 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 737.1 mg | 263 | 1359 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 90 | 375 |
| Folate, food | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 90 | 209 |
| Folate, total | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 90 | 303 |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 216 | 1570 |
| Riboflavin | 260 µg | 73.7 µg | 76 | 551 |
| Thiamin | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 163 | 804 |
| Vitamin B6 | 247 µg | 70 µg | 117 | 734 |
| Vitamin C | 69 mg | 19.6 mg | 65 | 125 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 700 µg | 198.4 µg | 216 | 573 |
| beta-Carotene | 4.2 mg | 1.2 mg | 198 | 223 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 12.5 mg | 3.5 mg | 23 | 24 |
| Phylloquinone | 542 µg | 153.7 µg | 40 | 44 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 346 µg | 98.1 µg | 208 | 385 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 81 mg | 23 mg | 119 | 464 |
| Copper, Cu | 170 µg | 48.2 µg | 142 | 679 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.3 mg | 368.5 µg | 161 | 791 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 38 mg | 10.8 mg | 83 | 291 |
| Phosphorus, P | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 93 | 593 |
| Potassium, K | 606 mg | 171.8 mg | 69 | 308 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 µg | 0.3 µg | 95 | 689 |
| Sodium, Na | 14 mg | 4 mg | 434 | 1137 |
| Zinc, Zn | 230 µg | 65.2 µg | 141 | 905 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 19.5 mg | 5.5 mg | 207 | 961 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 89.4 g | 25.3 g | 198 | 258 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 32 kcal | 9.1 kcal | 190 | 657 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Cress
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sprig | 1.0 g | 0.04 oz |
| 1 Cup | 50.0 g | 1.8 oz |
26 Similar Vegetables or Vegetable Products
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| Cress | No of Nutrients |
(From Canned, Made With Unspecified Fat) | 50 |
(From Canned, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 50 |
(Made With Butter, From Canned) | 50 |
(Made With Butter, Unspecified Form) | 50 |
(Made With Margarine, From Canned) | 46 |
(Made With Margarine, Unspecified Form) | 46 |
(Made With Oil, From Canned) | 41 |
(Made With Oil, Unspecified Form) | 41 |
(Made With Unspecified Fat, Unspecified Form) | 50 |
(Made Without Fat, From Canned) | 40 |
(Made Without Fat, Unspecified Form) | 40 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified Form) | 50 |
(Made With Butter) | 50 |
(Made With Margarine) | 46 |
(Made With Oil) | 41 |
(Made With Unspecified Fat) | 50 |
(Made Without Fat) | 40 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 50 |
| Garden Cress | No of Nutrients |
(With Salt, Drained) | 45 |
(Without Salt, Drained) | 45 |
| 46 | |
| Watercress | No of Nutrients |
(Made With Fat) | 48 |
(Made Without Fat) | 39 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 48 |
| 39 | |
| 62 |
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