Calories in 500g of Cooked Watercress
500g of cooked watercress (500 g) has 180 calories. That is 9% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 12 g of protein, 14 g of fat and 6.8 g of carbohydrates, a split of 24% protein, 63% fat and 13% carbs. For comparison, 300g of cooked watercress has 108 calories. Burning 180 calories takes about 32 minutes of brisk walking or 15 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Cooked Watercress: common questions
How many calories are in 500g of cooked watercress?
500g of cooked watercress weighs about 500 g and has 180 calories.
How much protein is in 500g of cooked watercress?
500g of cooked watercress has 12 g of protein, which is 24% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 500g of cooked watercress?
500g of cooked watercress has 6.8 g of carbohydrates, including 2.5 g of fiber and 1.1 g of sugars.
How much cooked watercress is 100 calories?
100 calories of cooked watercress is 278 g, about 2 cups of cooked watercress.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2709640. Original description: Watercress, cooked. Portion weights are USDA household measures.