Vegetables
Watercress: calories and nutrition
Watercress: 11 calories per 100 g. A 34 g portion (1 cup, chopped) has 3.7 calories, 0.8 g of protein, 0.4 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat.
Calories
Protein g
Carbs g
Fat g
Protein 60% of caloriesCarbohydrates 34%Fat 6%
At a glance
- Very light: 11 calories per 100 g, so you can eat a big portion for few calories.
- Protein makes up 84% of its calories (2.3 g per 100 g), which makes it a strong protein source.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 11 | |
| Protein | 2.3 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.3 g | g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | g |
| Sugars | 0.2 g | g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | g |
| Sodium | 41 mg | mg |
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 34 g portion of watercress?
3.7 calories in 34 g. Per 100 g: 11 calories.
How much protein is in watercress?
2.3 g per 100 g, or 0.8 g in a 34 g portion.
How many carbs are in watercress?
1.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.
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