What is Watercress? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Watercress?

Watercress is an aquatic vegetable. It grows in freshwater and has hollow green stems that allow it to float. The small, thin, green leaves are round with a slightly pointed top and grow off of the stem. The flavor of watercress is piquant and spicy with a vegetal-green taste and a hint of bitterness. It is usually served raw.

What does Watercress Taste Like?

Bitter

Harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes. producing one of the four basic taste sensations; not sour, sweet, or salt.

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Watercress Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup (chopped)34g

Cup (chopped) Watercress

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	4kcal	0%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	1g	4%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	14mg	2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Watercress?

1 Cup (chopped) of Watercress contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Watercress?

1 Cup (chopped) of Watercress contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Watercress?

1 Cup (chopped) of Watercress contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Watercress?

1 Cup (chopped) of Watercress contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (chopped) of Watercress?

There are 4 calories in 1 Cup (chopped) of Watercress.

How many calories are in 1 Sprig of Watercress?

There are 0 calories in 1 Sprig of Watercress.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Watercress?

There are 50 calories in 1 oz of Watercress.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Watercress?

There are 50 calories in 1 pound of Watercress.