Heavy Cream vs. Watercress
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Watercress
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
watercress
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and watercress:
- Both watercress and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than watercress.
- Watercress has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Watercress has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Watercress (Watercress, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Heavy cream is high in calories and watercress has 97% less calories than heavy cream - watercress has 11 calories per 100 grams and heavy cream has 340 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to watercress per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for watercress, 67:33:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 33% |
| Fat | 94% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both watercress and heavy cream are low in carbohydrates - watercress has 1.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in watercress are made of 71% dietary fiber and 29% sugar, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Watercress has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - watercress has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Watercress and heavy cream contain similar amounts of sugar - watercress has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Watercress and heavy cream contain similar amounts of protein - watercress has 2.3g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and watercress has 100% less saturated fat than heavy cream - watercress has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Watercress has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and watercress does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Watercress has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and watercress does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 70 times more Vitamin C than heavy cream - watercress has 43mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both watercress and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A. Heavy cream has 157% more Vitamin A than watercress - watercress has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than watercress - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and watercress does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Watercress and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watercress has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 77 times more Vitamin K than heavy cream - watercress has 250ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Watercress has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and watercress contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Heavy Cream | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both watercress and heavy cream are high in calcium. Watercress has 82% more calcium than heavy cream - watercress has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
iron
Watercress and heavy cream contain similar amounts of iron - watercress has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
potassium
Watercress is an excellent source of potassium and it has 247% more potassium than heavy cream - watercress has 330mg of potassium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Heavy Cream | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | 1914 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5767 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than watercress per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.023 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.023 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than watercress per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 1.333 G | 0.012 G |
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: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Watercress (Watercress, raw) .
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FAQ
Does watercress or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Heavy cream is high in calories and watercress has 100% less calories than heavy cream - watercress has 11 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.
Is watercress or heavy cream better for protein?
Watercress and heavy cream contain similar amounts of protein - watercress has 2.3g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Does watercress or heavy cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both watercress and heavy cream are low in carbohydrates - watercress has 1.3g of carbs for 100g and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in watercress are made of 70% dietary fiber and 30% sugar, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.
Does watercress or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Both watercress and heavy cream are high in calcium. Watercress has 80% more calcium than heavy cream - watercress has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
Does watercress or heavy cream contain more potassium?
Watercress is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than heavy cream - watercress has 330mg of potassium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.