Calories in 8 Oz of Cooked Watercress
8 oz of cooked watercress (227 g) has 82 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 5.4 g of protein, 6.4 g of fat and 3.1 g of carbohydrates, a split of 24% protein, 63% fat and 13% carbs. For comparison, 6 oz of cooked watercress has 61 calories. Burning 82 calories takes about 15 minutes of brisk walking or 7 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 8 oz of cooked watercress?
8 oz of cooked watercress weighs about 227 g and has 82 calories.
How much protein is in 8 oz of cooked watercress?
8 oz of cooked watercress has 5.4 g of protein, which is 11% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 8 oz of cooked watercress?
8 oz of cooked watercress has 3.1 g of carbohydrates, including 1.1 g of fiber and 0.5 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.