Beer vs. Watercress
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Watercress
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
watercress
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and watercress:
- Watercress has 74% less calories than beer.
- Watercress has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, beer contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Watercress (Watercress, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watercress has 74% less calories than beer - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and watercress has 11 calories.
| Beer | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 33% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beer and watercress are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and watercress has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in watercress are made of 71% dietary fiber and 29% sugar, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
dietary fiber
Watercress has more dietary fiber than beer - watercress has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Watercress and beer contain similar amounts of sugar - watercress has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Watercress has 400% more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and watercress has 2.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watercress and beer are low in saturated fat - watercress has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than beer - watercress has 43mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than beer - watercress has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Watercress has more Vitamin E than beer - watercress has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than beer - watercress has 250ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Watercress has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, beer contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both beer and watercress contain significant amounts of folate.
| Beer | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Watercress is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and watercress has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Beer and watercress contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and watercress has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Watercress is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and watercress has 330mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both beer and watercress contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Beer | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.81 mg | 23.03 mg |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.02 mg | 29.99 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.02 mg |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Watercress (Watercress, raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does beer or watercress contain more calories in 100 grams?Watercress has 70% less calories than beer - beer has 43 calories in 100g and watercress has 11 calories.
Is beer or watercress better for protein?
Watercress has 400% more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and watercress has 2.3g of protein.
Does beer or watercress have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both beer and watercress are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and watercress has 1.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in watercress are made of 70% dietary fiber and 30% sugar, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
Does beer or watercress contain more calcium?
Watercress is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium in 100 grams and watercress has 120mg of calcium.
Does beer or watercress contain more potassium?
Watercress is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium in 100 grams and watercress has 330mg of potassium.