Watercress has many health benefits: it is a traditional treatment for eczema , counters anaemia, may reduce cancer risk and helps avoid and treat infections.
Watercress provides concentrated antioxidant protection. It must be washed well before eating. Watercress will wilt after a few days, so it is best to eat it as soon as possible.
Raw watercress is very low in calories and can be eaten freely. It provides a large portion of an adult's calcium and folate needs.
Watercress provides concentrated antioxidant protection. It must be washed well before eating. Watercress will wilt after a few days, so it is best to eat it as soon as possible.
Raw watercress is very low in calories and can be eaten freely. It provides a large portion of an adult's calcium and folate needs.
Calories | 22 |
Calcium | 170mg |
Carotenes | 2,520 mcg |
Folate | 200 mcg |
Iron | 2,2mg |
Potassium | 230mg |
Vitamin C | 62mg |
Vitamin E | 1,5mg |
Zinc | 0,7mg |
Per 100g |