Cress, leaves, raw
Vegetables and derivatives
102 Foods
Watercress is a small aquatic plant, used medicinally as an anti-inflammatory, helping respiratory diseases and antianemic, in food it is very versatile in the Mediterranean diet, used mainly for salads but also green creams, stews and sauces in which they are includes this plant. It has a high water content as well as vitamins and mineral salts. Also known as Water Cress, its main production is found in Europe and the Mediterranean area.
| Eatable percent | 90% |
|---|---|
| Calories (kcal) | 21kcal |
| Protein (g) | 1.7g |
| Lipids (g) | 0.3g |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 2.8g |
| Fiber (g) | 0g |
| Tiamine (mg) | 0.08mg |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.16mg |
| Niacin (mg) | 0.8mg |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 70mg |
| Vitamin A (mg) | 240mg |
| Calcium (mg) | 195mg |
| Iron (mg) | 195mg |
| Sodium (mg) | 0mg |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 46mg |
| Zinc (mg) | mg |