Calories in 20 Sprigs of Raw Watercress

20 sprigs of raw watercress (50 g) has 6 calories. That is 0% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 1.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.6 g of carbohydrates, a split of 60% protein, 6% fat and 34% carbs. For comparison, 10 sprigs of raw watercress has 3 and 30 sprigs of raw watercress has 8 calories. Burning 6 calories takes about 1 minute of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Raw Watercress Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

6cal

in 20 sprigs of raw watercress (50 g)

Protein1.2 g60% of calories

Fat0.1 g6% of calories

Carbs0.6 g34% of calories

0% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Raw Watercress calories by serving size

Common amounts of raw watercress with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
5g	5 g	1	0.1 g	0 g	0.1 g
1/2 cup	17 g	2	0.4 g	0 g	0.2 g
1 oz	28 g	3	0.7 g	0 g	0.4 g
1 cup	34 g	4	0.8 g	0 g	0.4 g
20 sprigs	50 g	6	1.2 g	0.1 g	0.6 g
100g	100 g	11	2.3 g	0.1 g	1.3 g
4 oz	113 g	12	2.6 g	0.1 g	1.5 g

Raw Watercress vs similar foods

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Raw Watercress: common questions

How many calories are in 20 sprigs of raw watercress?

20 sprigs of raw watercress weighs about 50 g and has 6 calories.

How much protein is in 20 sprigs of raw watercress?

20 sprigs of raw watercress has 1.2 g of protein, which is 2% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 20 sprigs of raw watercress?

20 sprigs of raw watercress has 0.6 g of carbohydrates, including 0.3 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.

How much raw watercress is 100 calories?

100 calories of raw watercress is 909 g, about 364 sprigs of raw watercress.

More about raw watercress

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2709639. Original description: Watercress, raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.