Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Watercress VS Oranges with Peel

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Watercress	60%	6%	34%
Oranges with Peel	7%	4%	89%

Macro Nutrients

	Watercress	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	0.54% 15.6kcal	3.08% 89.3kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.15% 0.14g	0.44% 0.43g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.12% 0.038g	0.16% 0.05g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.04% 0.033g	1.4% 0.023g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.1% 0.017g	0.37% 0.062g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	1.4% 1.83g	17% 22g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0.39% 0.28g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	1.87% 0.71g	16.8% 6.38g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	5.82% 3.26g	3.3% 1.84g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Watercress	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	25% 227μg	2.05% 18.4μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	10.6% 0.13mg	12% 0.14mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	13% 0.17mg	5.45% 0.071mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	1.77% 0.28mg	4.43% 0.71mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	8.8% 0.44mg	9.36% 0.47mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	14% 0.18mg	10% 0.13mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	3.2% 12.8μg	10.6% 42.5μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	67.7% 61mg	112% 101mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	9.45% 1.4mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	295% 354μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Watercress	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	17% 170mg	9.92% 99mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	12% 0.11mg	8.98% 0.081mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	3.54% 0.28mg	14% 1.13mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	7.1% 29.8mg	4.72% 20mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	15% 0.35mg	NA	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	12% 85mg	4.45% 31mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	13.8% 468mg	8.17% 278mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.3% 1.28μg	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.87% 58mg	0.19% 2.83mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	1.4% 0.16mg	1.4% 0.16mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.64% 135g	3.15% 117g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Watercress VS Oranges with Peel per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Watercress versus 5 oz of Oranges with Peel to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Watercress vs Oranges with Peel :

• 5 ounces of Watercress have 12.3 times more Vitamin A, 2.4 times more Vitamin B2 and 1.4 times more Vitamin B6 than Oranges with Peel .
• While 5 oz of Raw Oranges with Peel contain 2.5 times more Vitamin B3, 3.3 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.7 times more Vitamin C than Raw Watercress.
• Both Watercress and Oranges with Peel provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B5 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Watercress have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3
• 5 ounces of Oranges with Peel have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Raw Watercress as well as Raw Oranges with Peel have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Watercress vs Oranges with Peel :

• 5 ounces of Watercress have 1.7 times more Calcium, 1.4 times more Copper, 1.5 times more Magnesium, 2.7 times more Phosphorus, 1.7 times more Potassium and 20.5 times more Sodium than Oranges with Peel .
• While 5 oz of Raw Oranges with Peel contain 4 times more Iron than Raw Watercress.
• Both Watercress and Oranges with Peel contain similar levels of Water per five ounces.
• Both Raw Watercress as well as Raw Oranges with Peel lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Watercress have 1.8 times more Protein than Oranges with Peel .
• While 5 oz of Raw Oranges with Peel contain 5.7 times more Energy, 12 times more Carbohydrate and 9 times more Fiber than Raw Watercress.
• 5 ounces of Watercress provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Carbohydrate and Fiber
• Both Raw Watercress as well as Raw Oranges with Peel provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.