Arugula vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between arugula and avocadoes?
- Arugula is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, calcium, and iron, while avocadoes are higher in fiber, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin E.
- Arugula's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 73% higher.
- Avocadoes have 16 times less vitamin A than arugula. Arugula has 2373IU of vitamin A, while avocadoes have 146IU.
- Arugula is lower in saturated fat.
We used Arugula, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +165.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +126.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +417.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +381.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +469.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +217.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +252.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2121.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +133.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19898% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +469.3% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 21µg | 73% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 9.799g | 24% |
| Fats | 0.66g | 14.66g | 22% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6.7g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 1.389mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 12mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.257mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 7µg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 2.07mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.55mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 1.816g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 2.126g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 1.738mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.142mg | 8% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 160kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 10mg | 6% |
| Folate | 97µg | 81µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 485mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.067mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 8.53g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | 0.66g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 14.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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