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Nutritional Profile of Raw Watercress - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 62 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Watercress.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Water (Water)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for four additional nutrients:
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Phylloquinone (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin A, IU (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin C (Water-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 notably well (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Water (Water)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks moderately (Top 100) for 11 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids)
- Threonine (Amino Acids)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Glycine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Watercress
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 Watercress
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 Watercress
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 Watercress
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 Watercress
In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 1.3 g | 365.7 mg | 836 | 2382 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 500 mg | 141.7 mg | 92 | 254 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 200 mg | 56.7 mg | 512 | 1656 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 618 | 2833 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 35 mg | 9.9 mg | 753 | 2480 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 712 | 2780 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 100 mg | 28.3 mg | 433 | 1761 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 579 | 2252 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 344 | 1688 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 611 | 2806 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 87 | 981 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 705 | 2382 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 286 | 933 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 137 mg | 38.8 mg | 98 | 826 |
| Arginine | 150 mg | 42.5 mg | 111 | 835 |
| Aspartic Acid | 187 mg | 53 mg | 181 | 870 |
| Cystine | 7 mg | 2 mg | 95 | 489 |
| Glutamic Acid | 190 mg | 53.9 mg | 240 | 975 |
| Glycine | 112 mg | 31.8 mg | 87 | 893 |
| Histidine | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 106 | 968 |
| Isoleucine | 93 mg | 26.4 mg | 120 | 928 |
| Leucine | 166 mg | 47.1 mg | 126 | 871 |
| Lysine | 134 mg | 38 mg | 127 | 859 |
| Methionine | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 91 | 930 |
| Phenylalanine | 114 mg | 32.3 mg | 96 | 929 |
| Proline | 96 mg | 27.2 mg | 110 | 970 |
| Serine | 60 mg | 17 mg | 148 | 1007 |
| Threonine | 133 mg | 37.7 mg | 72 | 880 |
| Tryptophan | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 62 | 435 |
| Tyrosine | 63 mg | 17.9 mg | 113 | 975 |
| Valine | 137 mg | 38.8 mg | 111 | 908 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 652 mg | 288 | 1389 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 161 | 446 |
| Folate, food | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 161 | 280 |
| Folate, total | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 167 | 384 |
| Niacin | 200 µg | 56.7 µg | 695 | 2330 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 310 µg | 87.9 µg | 178 | 877 |
| Riboflavin | 120 µg | 34 µg | 163 | 691 |
| Thiamin | 90 µg | 25.5 µg | 153 | 794 |
| Vitamin B6 | 129 µg | 36.6 µg | 231 | 852 |
| Vitamin C | 43 mg | 12.2 mg | 123 | 230 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 186 | 543 |
| beta-Carotene | 1.9 mg | 541.5 µg | 327 | 391 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 5.8 mg | 1.6 mg | 115 | 127 |
| Phylloquinone | 250 µg | 70.9 µg | 167 | 185 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3.2k IU | 904.3 IU | 116 | 216 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 160 µg | 45.4 µg | 317 | 550 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 120 mg | 34 mg | 83 | 425 |
| Copper, Cu | 77 µg | 21.8 µg | 231 | 772 |
| Iron, Fe | 200 µg | 56.7 µg | 279 | 911 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21 mg | 6 mg | 101 | 332 |
| Manganese, Mn | 244 µg | 69.2 µg | 196 | 788 |
| Phosphorus, P | 60 mg | 17 mg | 111 | 612 |
| Potassium, K | 330 mg | 93.6 mg | 235 | 568 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 µg | 0.3 µg | 95 | 689 |
| Sodium, Na | 41 mg | 11.6 mg | 407 | 1109 |
| Zinc, Zn | 110 µg | 31.2 µg | 153 | 918 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 311 | 1066 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 95.1 g | 27 g | 16 | 51 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.2 g | 340.2 mg | 131 | 540 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 11 kcal | 3.1 kcal | 211 | 678 |
| KJ (Energy) | 46 kj | 13 kj | 326 | 1110 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Watercress
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Sprig | 2.5 g | 0.1 oz |
| Sprigs | 25.0 g | 0.9 oz |
| Cup, Chopped | 34.0 g | 1.2 oz |
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| Watercress | No of Nutrients |
(Made With Fat) | 48 |
(Made Without Fat) | 39 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 48 |
| 39 |
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