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Almonds vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between almonds and arugula

  • Almonds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B2, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, and iron; however, arugula is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Almonds cover your daily vitamin E needs 168% more than arugula.
  • Arugula has 14 times less copper than almonds. Almonds have 1.031mg of copper, while arugula has 0.076mg.
  • Arugula has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of arugula is 32, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds 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.
Almonds
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +474.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.6%
Contains more IronIron +154.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1256.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +563.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +825%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +578.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1266.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5860.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1086.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +120.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.437mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +719.8%
Contains more FatsFats +7465.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +490.4%
Contains more OtherOther +111.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1979.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64289.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3764.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almonds Arugula
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.43mg 168%
Copper 1.031mg 0.076mg 106%
Vitamin K 0µg 108.6µg 91%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.086mg 81%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.321mg 81%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.319g 80%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 0.049g 79%
Fats 49.93g 0.66g 76%
Phosphorus 481mg 52mg 61%
Magnesium 270mg 47mg 53%
Fiber 12.5g 1.6g 44%
Protein 21.15g 2.58g 37%
Calories 579kcal 25kcal 28%
Iron 3.71mg 1.46mg 28%
Zinc 3.12mg 0.47mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.305mg 21%
Saturated fat 3.802g 0.086g 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg 17%
Vitamin A 0µg 119µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.044mg 13%
Folate 44µg 97µg 13%
Potassium 733mg 369mg 11%
Calcium 269mg 160mg 11%
Choline 52.1mg 15.3mg 7%
Selenium 4.1µg 0.3µg 7%
Carbs 21.55g 3.65g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.073mg 5%
Sodium 1mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.437mg 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 4.35g 2.05g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Arugula
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
78%
Almonds
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.716g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.