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BWatercress
Raw · Leafy Greens
Graded B — 49 out of 100, #23 of 45 vegetables. Low energy density carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (29/100).
The short version: Eleven calories. Topped the CDC's powerhouse-vegetable ranking for a reason.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 49
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#23 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Watercress healthy?
It grades B — 49 out of 100, #23 of 45 vegetables in our system. Eleven calories. Topped the CDC's powerhouse-vegetable ranking for a reason.
How many calories are in Watercress?
11 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Watercress calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.