WATERCRESS
Nutrition Information
Watercress is a naturally rich source of antioxidants such as Vitamin
C which are important part of a healthy diet. It is also
a source of Vitamin A (from beta-carotene).
- Antioxidants can help
to defend cells from the damage caused by free radicals
- Vitamin A supports healthy
skin and vision
- Vitamin C also helps the absorption
of iron from food
| TYPICAL VALUES |
per 100g |
per 75g |
| ENERGY |
62kJ
15kcal |
47kJ
11kcal |
| PROTEIN |
3.3g |
2.5g |
CARBOHYDRATE
of which sugars
|
0.1g
0.1g |
Trace
Trace |
FAT
of which saturates |
0.2g
0.1g |
0.1g
Trace |
| DIETARY FIBRE |
1.9g |
1.4g |
SODIUM
Equivalent as salt |
Trace
Trace |
Trace
Trace |
The Department of Health recommends we consume five 80g portions
of different fruit and vegetables every day.
| NUTRIENT |
Per 100g |
Per 75g |
| Vitamin A |
420µg (53% RDA) |
315µg (39% RDA) |
| Vitamin C |
62mg (103% RDA) |
46mg (77% RDA) |
RDA means recommended daily allowance.
|
