Watercress
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 2gCarbs
- Fiber
- 1.5gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 0.5gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 0.5gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 15Glycemic Index
- Glycemic Load
- 0.1Glycemic Load
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Diet Check
- Low Carb
- Yes
- Keto
- Yes
- Carnivore
- No
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- Yes
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- Yes
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Watercress
- Water93.0g
- Fiber1.5g
- Carbs2.0g
- Fat0.0g
- Protein2.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Low
- Purine
- Low
- Tyramine
- Low
- FODMAP
- Low
- Oxalate
- Low
- Goitrogen
- Moderate
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Not present
- Antioxidants
- High
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
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Watercress is a low-carb option with just 2g of carbohydrates per 100g, making it well suited for ketogenic and low-carb eating plans. Per 100g it provides 21 kcal, 2g of protein, and 0.001g of fat. Its fiber content of 1.5g per 100g supports digestive health. Watercress is also a good source of Calcium (6mg).
- Net carbs: 0.5 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Glycemic index (GI): 15 (low)
- Glycemic load (GL): 0.1
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Vitamin C: 95
- Beta-Carotene: 4900
Watercress is keto-friendly with just 2g of carbs per 100g. A standard portion of 25g delivers 0.5g of carbohydrates, which fits comfortably within a daily keto macro target. With 2g of protein and 0.001g of fat per 100g, Watercress provides a solid macronutrient profile for a low-carb lifestyle. It is recommended as a regular part of a ketogenic or low-carb plan.
Watercress has a glycemic index (GI) of 15, indicating a low carb impact on blood sugar. The glycemic load (GL) is 0.1, reflecting the overall blood glucose effect from a standard serving of 25g. With 2g of carbs per 100g, Watercress produces a measured glycemic response.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0
- Vitamin C
- 95
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.09
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.17
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.13
- Beta-Carotene
- 4900
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 25g serving.
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 25
- Calcium
- 180
- Iron
- 3
- Potassium
- 275
- Magnesium
- 35
- Phosphorus
- 65
- Zinc
- 0.7
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 25g serving.
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Not present
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 21 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 4900 |
| CalciumMineral | 180 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 2 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 0.001 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 1.5 |
| IronMineral | 3 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 35 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 65 |
| PotassiumMineral | 275 |
| ProteinMacro | 2 |
| SodiumMineral | 25 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 0 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.09 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.17 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.13 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 95 |
| WaterMacro | 93 |
| ZincMineral | 0.7 |
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