Cress (garden, raw) nutrition facts
Lepidium sativum
100 grams of cress, garden, raw contain 32 calories, 2.6 g of protein, 5.5 g of carbohydrates and 0.7 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin K (452% DV), vitamin C (77% DV), vitamin A (38% DV) and manganese (24% DV). Most of its calories (57%) come from carbs.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin K452%
- Vitamin C77%
- Vitamin A38%
- Manganese24%
- Riboflavin (B2)20%
- Folate20%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 346 µg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 69 mg | 77% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 542 µg | 452% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.24 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 15% |
| Folate | 80 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 19.5 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 606 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 76 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.23 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.17 mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.55 mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.24 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.23 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 89.4 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Cress (garden, raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 | 63.7 | -50% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 2.82 g | -8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.5 g | 12.5 g | -56% |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 1.01 g | -31% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 3 g | -63% |
| Total sugars | 4.4 g | 3.34 g | +32% |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 157 mg | -91% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168407. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.