watercress

Diet Foods & Nutrition
Diet Nutritional Information about Watercress, Phenethyl Isothiocyanate, Gluconasturtin, NNK Carcinogen

Watercress

Watercress

Diet Nutrition

Although usually eaten in small quantities, watercress is a good source of the antioxidant vitamins A, C and E which protect against cancers. In particular, it also contains phenethyl isothiocyanate (gluconasturtin) which combats the carcinogen NNK which if eaten in large quantities protects against lung cancer.

Calories in Watercress:
4 oz/100g = 22 calories

 

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