Watercress — Calories and Macros
Peppery aquatic green. Highest nutrient density per calorie.
per 1 cup (~34g)
0% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
0.8g
Carbs
0.4g
Fat
0.1g
Fiber
0.2g
Sugar
0.2g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
12
Protein
2.4g
Carbs
1.2g
Fat
0.3g
Fiber
0.6g
Sugar
0.6g
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Common questions
How many calories are in watercress?
1 cup (~34g) of watercress has 4 calories, with 0.8g protein, 0.4g carbs, and 0.1g fat.
How much protein is in watercress?
Watercress has 0.8g of protein per 1 cup (~34g). That is about 20g per 100 calories, a high protein density, strong for a lean or high-protein diet.
Is watercress good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Watercress is high in protein for its calories and filling, so it makes a strong staple on a cut.
Is watercress healthy?
Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. It brings protein. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, watercress is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.
Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.