Living plant atlas

Watercress

Latin Nasturtium officinale · EN Watercress · SK Žerucha

Edible parts

Leaves

Nutrition per 100 g

Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV (UK)
Energy46 kJ / 11 kcal1%
Protein2.3 g5%
Carbohydrate1.3 g1%
Fibre0.5 g
Natural sugars0.2 g
Fat0.1 g
Vitamin A160 µg RE20%
Vitamin C43 mg54%
Vitamin E1 mg8%
Vitamin K250 µg333%
Folate9 µg5%
Vitamin B60.13 mg9%
Calcium120 mg15%
Iron0.2 mg1%
Magnesium21 mg6%
Potassium330 mg17%
Zinc0.11 mg1%
Sodium41 mg

Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice

Prep notes

Eaten as sold or prepared at home. Atlas figures are per 100 g food data (CoFID / USDA), not a cooked dish with oil or salt unless the row says so.

Season

Often seasonal where grown; year-round when imported or stored.

Caution

Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.

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Watercress (Nasturtium officinale; SK Žerucha) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under leafy. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Leaves.

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