Watercress
veg · base score 1
What is it?
Watercress is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 16 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about watercress
Is Watercress good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain watercress?
16 UK products list watercress as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade watercress?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
Is watercress good for dogs?
Watercress is a leafy green vegetable that provides fibre, vitamins, and minerals in small amounts. It is usually included as a minor ingredient alongside other vegetables.
Can dogs eat watercress?
Dogs can eat watercress in the small quantities used in prepared dog foods. If your dog has a sensitive stomach, introduce new foods gradually and speak to your vet.
