Calories in 1/2 Cup of Cooked Watercress
1/2 cup of cooked watercress (71 g) has 26 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.7 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 1 g of carbohydrates, a split of 24% protein, 63% fat and 13% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of cooked watercress has 13 and 3/4 cup of cooked watercress has 38 calories. Burning 26 calories takes about 5 minutes of brisk walking or 2 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 1/2 cup of cooked watercress?
1/2 cup of cooked watercress weighs about 71 g and has 26 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of cooked watercress?
1/2 cup of cooked watercress has 1.7 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of cooked watercress?
1/2 cup of cooked watercress has 1 g of carbohydrates, including 0.4 g of fiber and 0.1 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.