Cress, garden, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 23 MG | 26% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 12% | |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 5% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 9% | |
| Folate, total | 37 UG | 9% | |
| Choline, total | 13.8 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 232 UG | 26% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.5 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 383.4 UG | 320% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 61 MG | 5% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.8 MG | 4% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 48 MG | 4% | |
| Potassium, K | 353 MG | 8% | |
| Sodium, Na | 244 MG | 11% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 13% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.4 MG | 16% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 UG | 2% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (23 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.6g per 100g).
- Good source of Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (26% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin A, RAE (26% DV).
- Rich source of Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (320% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Cress, garden, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Garden cress, boiled and drained with salt, is a peppery herb-like green that loses much of its bite when cooked. Raw cress is sharp and mustard-like; cooked, it becomes milder and soft. The protein is reasonable given how light it is calorically, and the fat - unusually for a cooked green - is slightly elevated, likely from the seeds and stems. Fiber is low after boiling. Rarely seen in American kitchens but common in British and Middle Eastern cooking.
Dietary Information
Cress, garden, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Cress, garden, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt include Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (320% DV) , Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (26% DV) , and Vitamin A, RAE (26% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 23 calories per 100 grams, Cress, garden, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt gets 33% of its calories from protein, 66% from carbohydrates, and 23% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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