⏱ 30 min totalWilted Watercress with Garlic
Per 1 serving · 68 g · 5 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.5g13% of calories
- Carbs2.2g19% of calories
- Fat3.6g69% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Wilted Watercress with Garlic (68 g) has 44 calories, with 1.5 g of protein, 2.2 g of carbohydrates and 3.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (69% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (26% DV) and Vitamin K (106% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 21% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin C26%
- Vitamin K106%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium21%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Peel and smash the garlic cloves.Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet or wok (not nonstick) over medium heat until hot. Add oil, then garlic, and cook, tossing constantly, until garlic is deep golden. Add watercress and salt, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, tossing constantly, 45 seconds. Add stock and toss again, then cook, covered, until stems are crisp-tender and leaves are just wilted, about 20 seconds.
- 2
Serve with garlic cloves arranged on top.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (68 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 82 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 23 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 128 μg | 106% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) | 5 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 6 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 70 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 38 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 976 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 44 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 8minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 5minCycling (moderate)
- 4minRunning (6 mph)
- 6minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Wilted Watercress with Garlic?
One serving of Wilted Watercress with Garlic (1 serving) has 44 calories, which works out to 65 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Wilted Watercress with Garlic high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Wilted Watercress with Garlic keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 2 g of net carbs and 19% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Wilted Watercress with Garlic?
486 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Wilted Watercress with Garlic?
0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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