Black Coffee vs. Watercress

Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Watercress


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of black coffee versus watercress (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and watercress:

  • Watercress has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, black coffee contains more niacin.
  • Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of black coffee and watercress is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Watercress (Watercress, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Watercress and black coffee contain similar amounts of calories - watercress has 11 calories per 100 grams and black coffee has 2 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to watercress for protein. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 60:40:0 and for watercress, 60:34:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Black Coffee Watercress
Protein 60% 60%
Carbohydrates 40% 34%
Fat ~ 6%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both watercress and black coffee are low in carbohydrates - watercress has 1.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Watercress has more dietary fiber than black coffee - watercress has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Watercress and black coffee contain similar amounts of sugar - watercress has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Watercress has 667% more protein than black coffee - watercress has 2.3g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.

Fat

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Both watercress and black coffee are low in saturated fat - watercress has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black coffee - watercress has 43mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than black coffee - watercress has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Watercress has more Vitamin E than black coffee - watercress has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than black coffee - watercress has 250ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Watercress has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, black coffee contains more niacin.

Black Coffee Watercress
Thiamin 0.02 MG 0.09 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.12 MG
Niacin 0.8 MG 0.2 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.31 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.129 MG
Folate ~ 9 UG

Minerals

calcium

Watercress is an excellent source of calcium and it has 59 times more calcium than black coffee - watercress has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.

iron

Watercress and black coffee contain similar amounts of iron - watercress has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.

potassium

Watercress is an excellent source of potassium and it has 560% more potassium than black coffee - watercress has 330mg of potassium per 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Black Coffee or Watercress .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Watercress (Watercress, raw) .

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FAQ

Does watercress or black coffee contain more calories in 100 grams?
Watercress and black coffee contain similar amounts of calories - watercress has 11 calories in 100g and black coffee has 2 calories.

Is watercress or black coffee better for protein?
Watercress has 670% more protein than black coffee - watercress has 2.3g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.

Does watercress or black coffee have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both watercress and black coffee are low in carbohydrates - watercress has 1.3g of carbs for 100g and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

Does watercress or black coffee contain more calcium?
Watercress is a rich source of calcium and it has 59 times more calcium than black coffee - watercress has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.

Does watercress or black coffee contain more potassium?
Watercress is a rich source of potassium and it has 560% more potassium than black coffee - watercress has 330mg of potassium in 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.