Watercress, raw
Leafy vegetable with small green round leaves that have a peppery flavour, commonly used as a salad ingredient.
Energy with dietary fibre
110kJ
Protein
2.9g
Fat, total
0.40g
Total dietary fibre
3.8g
Total sugars
0.70g
Sodium
48.0mg
Per 100g of edible portion
Quick FAQ
- How many calories are in watercress?
- Watercress, raw contains approximately 26 calories (110 kJ) per 100g, according to the Australian Food Composition Database.
- How much protein is in watercress?
- There are 2.9g of protein per 100g of watercress, raw.
- How much sugar is in watercress?
- Watercress, raw contains 0.7g of total sugars per 100g, making it low in sugar.
- How much fat is in watercress?
- Watercress, raw has 0.4g of total fat per 100g.
- Is watercress high in fibre?
- Watercress, raw is a source of dietary fibre, providing 3.8g per 100g.
Complete Nutrient Profile
Energy
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy with dietary fibre | 110 kJ |
| Energy, without dietary fibre | 80.0 kJ |
Proximates
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 90.8 g |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Nitrogen | 0.46 g |
| Fat, total | 0.40 g |
| Total dietary fibre | 3.8 g |
| Alcohol | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate, without sugar alcohols | 0.80 g |
| Available carbohydrate, with sugar alcohols | 0.80 g |
Carbohydrates
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Fructose | 0.10 g |
| Glucose | 0.40 g |
| Sucrose | 0.20 g |
| Maltose | 0 g |
| Lactose | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 0.70 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Free sugars | 0 g |
| Starch | 0.10 g |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 85.0 mg |
| Iodine | 0 ug |
| Iron | 3.0 mg |
| Magnesium | 23.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 31.0 mg |
| Potassium | 570 mg |
| Selenium | 0.60 ug |
| Sodium | 48.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.70 mg |
| Retinol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin A retinol equivalents | 335 ug |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Alpha-carotene | 20.0 ug |
| Beta-carotene | 1,980 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin | 40.0 ug |
| Beta-carotene equivalents | 2,010 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin | 0.80 mg |
| Niacin derived from tryptophan | 0.35 mg |
| Niacin derived equivalents | 1.1 mg |
| Pyridoxine | 0.06 mg |
| Cobalamin | 0 ug |
| Folate, natural | 280 ug |
| Folic acid | 0 ug |
| Total folates | 280 ug |
| Dietary folate equivalents | 280 ug |
| Vitamin C | 101 mg |
| Cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| Ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin D3 equivalents | 0 ug |
| Alpha tocopherol | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.21 mg |
Fatty Acids
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Total saturated fatty acids | 0 g |
| Total monounsaturated fatty acids | 0 g |
| C18:2w6 | 0 g |
| C18:3w3 | 0 g |
| C20:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:6w3 | 0 mg |
| Total polyunsaturated fatty acids | 0 g |
| Total long chain omega 3 fatty acids | 0 mg |
| Total trans fatty acids | 0 mg |
Amino Acids
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 21.0 mg |
Organic Acids
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Citric acid | 0.20 g |
| Lactic acid | 0 g |
| Malic acid | 0.20 g |
| Oxalic acid | 0 g |
| Quinic acid | 0 g |
Other
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Ash | 1.4 g |
| Caffeine | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Source: Australian Food Composition Database (AFCD) Release 3, FSANZ. Food key: F009532. All values per 100g of edible portion.