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Watercress

Selection Information

Usage: Available irregularly year-round.

Selection: Good-quality watercress will be crisp and deep-green.

Avoid: Avoid product that has yellow, wilted or slime-spotted leaves.

Seasonal Information

Watercress is available year-round from California and Florida.

Watercress Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 34g, raw Amount Per Serving   Calories 4 Calories from Fat   % Daily Value* Total Fat 1g 1%  Cholesterol 0mg 0%  Sodium 14mg 1%  Total Carbohydrate 0g 2%  Dietary Fiber 0g   Sugars 0g   Protein 1g   Vitamin A 22% Vitamin C 24% Calcium 4% Iron 0% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Watercress is very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It's also a good source of Protein, Folate, Pantothenic Acid and Copper, and an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Manganese.

Watercress Tips & Trivia

• Watercress was always carried with Greek, Roman and Persian soldiers during their campaigns and eaten for its anti-scorbutic properties, to prevent scurvy.