Watercress vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, saffron is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Watercress 11
Spices 310
Protein (g)
Watercress 2.30
Spices 11.4
Carbs (g)
Watercress 1.29
Spices 65.4
Fat (g)
Watercress 0.100
Spices 5.85
Fiber (g)
Watercress 0.500
Spices 3.90
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, saffron — 11.4g vs 2.30g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Watercress, raw — 11 vs 310 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, saffron scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Watercress | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 11 kcal | 310 kcal | -96% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 95.1 g | 11.9 g | +699% |
| Protein | 2.30 g | 11.4 g | -80% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.100 g | 5.85 g | -98% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.29 g | 65.4 g | -98% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.500 g | 3.90 g | -87% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.027 g | 1.59 g | -98% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.008 g | 0.429 g | -98% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 43.0 mg | 80.8 mg | -47% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.090 mg | 0.115 mg | -22% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.120 mg | 0.267 mg | -55% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.200 mg | 1.46 mg | -86% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.310 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.129 mg | 1.01 mg | -87% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 9.00 ug | 93.0 ug | -90% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 9.00 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 160 ug | 27.0 ug | +493% |
| Carotene, beta | 1914 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.00 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 120 mg | 111 mg | +8% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.200 mg | 11.1 mg | -98% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.0 mg | 264 mg | -92% |
| Phosphorus, P | 60.0 mg | 252 mg | -76% |
| Potassium, K | 330 mg | 1724 mg | -81% |
| Sodium, Na | 41.0 mg | 148 mg | -72% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.110 mg | 1.09 mg | -90% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.077 mg | 0.328 mg | -77% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.244 mg | 28.4 mg | -99% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.900 ug | 5.60 ug | -84% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 46.0 kj | 1298 kj | -96% |
| Ash | 1.20 g | 5.45 g | -78% |
| Total Sugars | 0.200 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 9.00 ug | 93.0 ug | -90% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 9.00 ug | 93.0 ug | -90% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3191 IU | 530 IU | +502% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 5767 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 250 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.006 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.024 g | 1.16 g | -98% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.247 g | -99% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.003 g | -33% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.006 g | 0.390 g | -98% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.006 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.035 g | 2.07 g | -98% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.012 g | 0.754 g | -98% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.023 g | 1.24 g | -98% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.013 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.006 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.030 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.133 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.093 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.166 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.134 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.020 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.007 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.114 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.063 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.137 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.150 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.040 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.137 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.187 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.190 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.112 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.096 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.060 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Daidzein | 0 mg | — | |
| Genistein | 0 mg | — | |
| Apigenin | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Luteolin | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Kaempferol | 23.0 mg | 205 mg | -89% |
| Myricetin | 0.200 mg | — | |
| Quercetin | 30.0 mg | — | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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