Calories & nutrition facts
Watercress, raw
Watercress, raw has 11 kcal per 100 g — 2.3 g protein, 1.3 g carbohydrates and 0.1 g fat.
| Nutrient | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 11 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
Portion sizes
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| sprig | 2.5 g | 0 kcal |
| sprigs | 2.5 g | 0 kcal |
| cup, chopped | 34 g | 4 kcal |
In context
The energy in Watercress, raw comes 60% from protein, 34% from carbohydrates and 6% from fat. With 20.9 g of protein per 100 kcal it is exceptionally protein-dense — helpful when a diet or muscle-building phase requires a lot of protein within a limited calorie budget. At 11 kcal per 100 g it is very low in calories — even large portions barely dent your calorie budget.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service: FoodData Central (SR Legacy and Foundation Foods), fdc.nal.usda.gov. Public domain (CC0).