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Watercress

26 kcal per 100 g, with 3 g protein, 0.5 g carbs and 1 g fat. Full micronutrients and serving info below.

Serving: 100g
Low carbLow calorieVitamin C
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Amount

Showing values for 100 g

26 kcal
Calories
1% of a 2000 kcal day
3 g
Protein
52% of calories
0.5 g
Carbs
9% of calories
1 g
Fat
39% of calories
Macro split
Protein 52%Carbs 9%Fat 39%

Nutrition facts

per 100 g
Fiber1.5g5% DV
Sugar0.5g
Saturated fat0.3g2% DV
Sodium12mg1% DV
Vitamin C62mg69% DV

% DV = share of the FDA daily value for the selected amount.

Source: Open Food Facts · Confidence: 90% · Barcode (EAN): 5000169055298 · Data last verified:

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Common questions

How many calories are in Watercress?

Watercress by Waitrose has 26 kcal per 100 g. One serving (100 g) is about 26 kcal.

How much protein is in Watercress?

Watercress contains 3 g of protein per 100 g — about 3 g per 100 g serving.

Is Watercress keto-friendly?

With 0.5 g total carbs (about 0 g net carbs) per 100 g, it fits low-carb and keto eating patterns in normal portions.

Is Watercress low in sodium?

Yes — just 12 mg per 100 g (1% of the daily value), which qualifies as low sodium.

Why does Watercress have a Nutri-Score of A?

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. It collects almost no negative points (low sugar, saturated fat and sodium). Overall that places it in band A.

How much Watercress is 100 calories?

About 385 g of Watercress equals 100 kcal. It is a relatively low energy-density food, so portions can be generous.

Is Watercress high in calories?

No — only 26 kcal per 100 g; even a 300 g portion stays around 78 kcal.

Is Watercress a good source of vitamin C?

It is a good source: 62 mg per 100 g, about 69% of the daily value. A 200 g portion covers roughly 138%.

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