Arugula vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between arugula and barley
- Arugula is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B5, yet barley is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and fiber.
- Arugula covers your daily vitamin K needs 90% more than barley.
Food varieties used in this article are Arugula, raw and Barley, pearled, cooked.
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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 | +113.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1354.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +296.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2766.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +223.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13475% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +506.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +576.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +673.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.3% |
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Saturated fat
~0.093g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 0.8µg | 90% |
| Folate | 97µg | 16µg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 11mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 8.6µg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 2.063mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.8g | 9% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 28.22g | 8% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 93mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 22mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.135mg | 6% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 123kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.115mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.259mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.083mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.82mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.105mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.33mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 2.26g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.214g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.66g | 0.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 24.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | 0.28g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 0.093g | 0% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 13.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
28%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.