Calories
11kcal
Protein
2.3g
Protein / 100 kcal
20.9g
Total fat
0.1g
Values per 100 g edible portion
Watercress, raw is a vegetables food. A 100 g edible portion provides 11 calories, 2.3 g of protein, 1.3 g of carbohydrate and 0.1 g of fat. That works out to 20.9 g of protein per 100 calories. By its ingredients it is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. All figures are per 100 g and trace to USDA FoodData Central.
- Protein2.3 g · 60.3%
- Carbs1.29 g · 33.8%
- Fat0.1 g · 5.9%
Where Watercress, raw ranks
Nutrition
20.9 g protein / 100 kcal
Energy
- Energy11 kcal
Macronutrients
- Protein2.3 g5%
- Carbohydrate1.29 g0%
- Fiber0.5 g2%
- Total sugars0.2 g
- Total fat0.1 g0%
- Saturated fat0.03 g0%
Minerals
- Sodium41 mg2%
- Potassium330 mg7%
- Calcium120 mg9%
- Iron0.2 mg1%
- Magnesium21 mg5%
Vitamins
- Vitamin C43 mg48%
- Vitamin D—
% Daily Value based on FDA reference amounts for a general adult diet. Individual needs vary. Missing values are shown as “—”, never zero.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in Watercress, raw?
- Watercress, raw has 11 calories per 100 g edible portion.
- How much protein is in Watercress, raw?
- Watercress, raw has 2.3 g of protein per 100 g edible portion.
- How many carbs are in Watercress, raw?
- Watercress, raw has 1.3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g edible portion.
- How much fat is in Watercress, raw?
- Watercress, raw has 0.1 g of total fat per 100 g edible portion.
- How much fiber is in Watercress, raw?
- Watercress, raw has 0.5 g of fiber per 100 g edible portion.
- How much sugar is in Watercress, raw?
- Watercress, raw has 0.2 g of total sugars per 100 g edible portion.
- Is Watercress, raw high in protein?
- Watercress, raw provides 20.9 g of protein per 100 calories — a high protein-to-calorie ratio.
- Is Watercress, raw keto-friendly?
- Watercress, raw has 1.3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Ketogenic diets keep carbs very low, so this fits easily within most keto plans (per 100 g).
- Is Watercress, raw vegan?
- Yes — Watercress, raw contains no animal products, so it is vegan.
- Is Watercress, raw vegetarian?
- Yes — Watercress, raw is vegetarian.
- Is Watercress, raw gluten-free?
- Yes — Watercress, raw contains no gluten-bearing grains.
- Is Watercress, raw dairy-free?
- Yes — Watercress, raw contains no milk or dairy ingredients.
- What is a serving size of Watercress, raw?
- A common serving of Watercress, raw is 1 undetermined sprig (about 3 g). Use the serving selector on this page to see nutrition for any portion.
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