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Wilted Watercress with Garlic - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Wilted Watercress with Garlic Recipe

Wilted Watercress with Garlic has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 1 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 76, for Wilted Watercress with Garlic, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat72%
 Calories from Carbs18%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1500 IU30%
Vitamin C21 mg35%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron0 mg
Potassium180 mg5.1%
Sodium480 mg20%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2 g0.7%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1 g2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.5 g5.4%
Saturated Fat0 g
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 45 Calories from Fat 35

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.5 g 5.4%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 480 mg 20%

Total Carbohydrates 2 g 0.7%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 1 g 2%

Vitamin A 30% Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 6% Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Wilted-Watercress-with-Garlic-350213 Embed Table:

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