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Water cress, raw

Fresh vegetables 19 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Water cress, raw provides 19 kcal (78 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of vitamin C (36 mg) and folate (71 µg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Fresh vegetables” category (“Vegetables” family) of the Swiss database.

Water cress, raw

The essentials for 100 g

Protein1.7 g 3%
Fat0.2 g 0%
Carbohydrates1.9 g 1%
Dietary fibre1.2 g 4%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy19 kcal (78 kJ)C1%
Protein1.7 gE3%
Fat0.2 gE0%
of which saturated fat0.1 gE1%
of which polyunsaturated0.1 gEn/a
of which omega-30 gCn/a
Carbohydrates1.9 gE1%
of which sugars0.6 gE1%
Dietary fibre1.2 gE4%
Water94.1 gEn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium83 mgE10%
Iron1.6 mgE11%
Magnesium17 mgE5%
Phosphorus68 mgE10%
Potassium310 mgE16%
Sodium60 mgE3%
Zinc0.2 mgE2%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgE0%
Vitamin B120 µgE0%
Vitamin C36 mgA36%
Folate71 µgA35%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein3%
Fat0%
Carbohydrates1%
Dietary fibre4%
Vitamin C36%
Folate35%
Potassium16%
Iron11%
Calcium10%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Sugar loaf chicory, raw+ 0.5 g± 0 g+ 3 kcal
vs Leafy salad (average), raw+ 0.4 g− 0.1 g+ 2 kcal
vs Lamb's lettuce, raw− 0.3 g± 0 g+ 1 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Water cress, raw?
100 g of Water cress, raw provides 19 kcal, i.e. 78 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Water cress, raw?
100 g provides 1.7 g of protein, i.e. 3% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Water cress, raw?
100 g contains 0.2 g of fat, of which 0.1 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Water cress, raw” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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