Arugula vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between arugula and biscuits
- Arugula is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet biscuits are higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Arugula covers your daily vitamin A needs 46% more than biscuits.
- Arugula contains 75 times more vitamin C than biscuits. While arugula contains 15mg of vitamin C, biscuits contain only 0.2mg.
- The amount of sodium in arugula is lower.
- The glycemic index of arugula is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Arugula, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +161.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +205% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +215.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6400% |
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 | +7400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +59% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +709.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +866.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +217.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2369.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1121.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14042.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1205% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 91% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 19.5µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.356mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 4.163g | 26% |
| Fats | 0.66g | 16.3g | 24% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 580mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 4.324g | 19% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 2.9mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 6.93g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 2.949mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.31mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 164mg | 16% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 353kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 0.2mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 44.6g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 13% | |
| Folate | 97µg | 61µg | 9% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 7g | 9% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 235mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 121mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.285mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.035mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.378mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0% |
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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%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula is relatively richer in vitamins