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Watercress, raw Nutrition Facts

Reviewed by Anna Smith | USDA-sourced data

Nutrition Overview

Watercress, raw contains 11 calories per 100g, with 2.3g of protein, 0.1g of fat, and 1.3g of carbohydrates.

It is an excellent source of Vitamin K (208.3% of the Daily Value per 100g), and Vitamin C (47.8% DV).

Compared to other vegetables and vegetable products, Watercress, raw has 82% fewer calories and 16% less protein than the category average.

For protein content, Watercress, raw ranks #6001 out of 8068 foods (higher than 26% of all foods in our database).

Calories

11

per 100g

Protein

2.3g

5% DV

Total Fat

0.1g

0% DV

Carbs

1.3g

1% DV
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Complete Nutrition Facts

Nutrient Amount per 100g % Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories 11.0 kcal 1%
Protein 2.3 g 5%
Total Fat 0.10 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.03 g 0%
Cholesterol 0.00 mg 0%
Sodium 41.0 mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 1.3 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.50 g 2%
Added Sugars 0.00 g 0%
Vitamins
Vitamin A 160.0 mcg 18%
Vitamin C 43.0 mg 48%
Vitamin D 0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 1.0 mg 7%
Vitamin K 250.0 mcg 208%
Thiamin 0.09 mg 8%
Riboflavin 0.12 mg 9%
Niacin 0.20 mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 8%
Folate 9.0 mcg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg 0%
Minerals
Calcium 120.0 mg 9%
Iron 0.20 mg 1%
Potassium 330.0 mg 7%
Magnesium 21.0 mg 5%
Phosphorus 60.0 mg 5%
Zinc 0.11 mg 1%
Copper 0.08 mg 9%
Manganese 0.24 mg 11%
Selenium 0.90 mcg 2%
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Similar Foods

Other vegetables and vegetable products with similar calorie content:

Food Calories Protein Fat Carbs Nutrition
Taro shoots, raw 11 0.9g 0.1g 2.3g 11 cal
0.9g protein
0.1g fat
2.3g carbs
Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 11 1.5g 0.2g 1.5g 11 cal
1.5g protein
0.2g fat
1.5g carbs
Pickles, cucumber, sour, low sodium 11 0.3g 0.2g 2.3g 11 cal
0.3g protein
0.2g fat
2.3g carbs
Pickles, cucumber, sour 11 0.3g 0.2g 2.3g 11 cal
0.3g protein
0.2g fat
2.3g carbs
Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 11 0.4g 0.2g 2.5g 11 cal
0.4g protein
0.2g fat
2.5g carbs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Watercress, raw?

Watercress, raw contains 11 calories per 100g serving.

Is Watercress, raw high in protein?

Watercress, raw contains 2.3g of protein per 100g, which is 5% of the daily value. It ranks #6001 out of 8068 foods for protein content.

What vitamins and minerals are in Watercress, raw?

Watercress, raw is a good source of Vitamin K (208.3% DV), Vitamin C (47.8% DV), and Vitamin A (17.8% DV) per 100g.

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