Vegetables
Garden cress: calories and nutrition
Garden cress: 32 calories per 100 g. A 50 g portion (1 cup) has 16 calories, 1.3 g of protein, 2.8 g of carbohydrates and 0.4 g of fat.
The numbers above are for: Raw.
At a glance
- Very light: 32 calories per 100 g, so you can eat a big portion for few calories.
- Protein makes up 33% of its calories (2.6 g per 100 g), which makes it a strong protein source.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 | |
| Protein | 2.6 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.5 g | g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | g |
| Sugars | 4.4 g | g |
| Fat | 0.7 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | g |
| Sodium | 14 mg | mg |
Every kind of garden cress, per 100 g
How the numbers change with the cut, the variety and the cooking.
| Kind | kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 32 | 2.6 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
| Boiled | 23 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 0.6 |
| Boiled, with salt | 23 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 0.6 |
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2015, Health Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. Values are averages and vary by variety, brand and preparation.
Questions
How many calories are in a 50 g portion of garden cress?
16 calories in 50 g. Per 100 g: 32 calories.
How much protein is in garden cress?
2.6 g per 100 g, or 1.3 g in a 50 g portion.
How many carbs are in garden cress?
5.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 4.4 g of sugars.
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