Basil vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Basil and Arugula
- Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Arugula is higher in Folate.
- Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 255% more than Arugula.
- Basil has 5 times more Copper than Arugula. While Basil has 0.385mg of Copper, Arugula has only 0.076mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Arugula, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Calcium
+10.6%
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Iron
+117.1%
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Magnesium
+36.2%
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Sodium
-85.2%
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Zinc
+72.3%
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Copper
+406.6%
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Manganese
+257.6%
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Potassium
+25.1%
Equal in Calcium - 160
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Equal in Selenium - 0.3
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Calcium
+10.6%
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Iron
+117.1%
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Magnesium
+36.2%
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Sodium
-85.2%
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Zinc
+72.3%
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Copper
+406.6%
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Manganese
+257.6%
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Potassium
+25.1%
Equal in Calcium - 160
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Equal in Selenium - 0.3
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin A
+122.3%
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Vitamin E
+86%
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Vitamin C
+20%
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Vitamin B3
+195.7%
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Vitamin B6
+112.3%
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Vitamin K
+282%
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Vitamin B1
+29.4%
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Vitamin B2
+13.2%
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Vitamin B5
+109.1%
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Folate
+42.6%
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Vitamin A
+122.3%
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Vitamin E
+86%
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Vitamin C
+20%
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Vitamin B3
+195.7%
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Vitamin B6
+112.3%
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Vitamin K
+282%
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Vitamin B1
+29.4%
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Vitamin B2
+13.2%
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Vitamin B5
+109.1%
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Folate
+42.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+22.1%
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Carbs
+37.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.66
Equal in Water - 91.71
Equal in Other - 1.4
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Protein
+22.1%
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Carbs
+37.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.66
Equal in Water - 91.71
Equal in Other - 1.4
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-52.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+79.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+21.9%
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Saturated Fat
-52.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+79.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+21.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.05g | 2.05g |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 2.58g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.66g |
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| Carbs | 2.65g | 3.65g |
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| Calories | 23kcal | 25kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.02g |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.05g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.6g | |
| Calcium | 177mg | 160mg |
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| Iron | 3.17mg | 1.46mg |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 295mg | 369mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 27mg |
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| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.321mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | |
| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 2373IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 264µg | 119µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.43mg |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 15mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.086mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.305mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.437mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.073mg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 97µg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 108.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.086g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.049g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.319g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.