Watercress (greens) – calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store and the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the product’s composition on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie32 kcal
Proteins2.6 g
Fats0.7 g
Carbohydrates5.5 gr
Water89.4 gr
Fiber1.1 g

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent346 µg35%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.08 mg5%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.26 mg14%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid69 mg99%
Vitamin Etocopherol0.7 mg7%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin1 mg5%
Vitamin B4choline19.5 mg4%
Vitamin B5Pantothenic acid0.24 mg5%
Vitamin B6pyridoxine0.25 mg13%
Vitamin B9folic acid80 mcg20%
Vitamin Kphylloquinone542 µg452%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium606 mg24%
Calcium81 mg8%
Magnesium38 mg10%
Phosphorus76 mg8%
Sodium14 mg1%
Iron1.3 mg9%
Zinc0.23 mg2%
Selenium0.9 µg2%
Copper170 µg17%
Manganese0.55 mg28%

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Conclusion

Thus, the product’s usefulness depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. To not get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So add more fresh food to your diet.

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