Calories in Watercress, cooked
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Watercress, cooked contains 36 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (142 g) provides about 51 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 13% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in other dark green vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 50 kcal per 100 g across 44 foods.
100 g provides 218% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 35% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 36 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.8 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.74 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 173 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.4 g | 0.5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 0.21 g | |
| Protein C | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A C | 170 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C C | 31.3 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K C | 262 µg | 218% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.084 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 9.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 125 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 63 mg | 5% |
| Potassium C | 344 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Copper C | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 24%
- Carbohydrates 13%
- Fat 63%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.4 gbelow the median for other dark green vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the lowest quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 3.3 g)
- Sugars0.21 gin the lowest quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 0.74 g)
- Fat2.8 gbelow the median for other dark green vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.74 gabove the median for other dark green vegetables (median 0.73 g)
- Sodium173 mgin the top quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 149 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.98 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.82 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.71 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.014 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.069 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.94 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1,900 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 5,700 µg |
| Retinol C | 12 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 91.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Watercress
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watercress, raw Raw | 11 | 2.3 g | 1.3 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage, Chinese, cooked, fat added Cooked | 37 | 1.5 g | 2.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Asparagus, frozen, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 40 | 2.9 g | 1.9 g | 3 g |
| Asparagus, frozen, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 37 | 2.9 g | 1.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Asparagus, frozen, cooked with oil Cooked | 44 | 2.9 g | 1.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Greens, canned, cooked Cooked | 41 | 1.3 g | 2.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Asparagus, canned, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 38 | 2.1 g | 2.4 g | 2.8 g |
| Asparagus, canned, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 41 | 2.1 g | 2.4 g | 3.2 g |
| Asparagus, canned, cooked with oil Cooked | 45 | 2.1 g | 2.4 g | 3.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked watercress?
100 g of cooked watercress has 36 kcal. 1 cup (142 g): about 51 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked watercress?
Cooked watercress contains 2.4 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.4 g in 1 cup (142 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other dark green vegetables, that is below the median (median 2.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked watercress?
Cooked watercress has 1.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.21 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked watercress?
Cooked watercress contains 2.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.74 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked watercress contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (218% DV), Vitamin C (35% DV) and Vitamin A (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked watercress?
100 g contains 173 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does watercress have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, watercress, cooked has 36 kcal, while watercress, raw has 11 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709640. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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