Arugula vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Arugula and Broccoli different?
- Arugula is higher in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin K, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 82% higher.
- Arugula contains 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Broccoli. While Arugula contains 119µg of Vitamin A RAE, Broccoli contains only 31µg.
Arugula, raw and Broccoli, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +123.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +733.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +280.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +494.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +81.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.9% |
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Protein
~2.82g
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Water
~89.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +345.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +739.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.7% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 25kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 2.58g | 2.82g |
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| Fats | 0.66g | 0.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 15mg | 89.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.05g | 4.04g |
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| Carbs | 3.65g | 6.64g |
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| Magnesium | 47mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 316mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.73mg |
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| Sugar | 2.05g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 33mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2373IU | 623IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 119µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.78mg |
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| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.117mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 0.639mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.573mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.175mg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 101.6µg |
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| Folate | 97µg | 63µg |
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| Choline | 15.3mg | 18.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.086g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.049g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.038g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
49%
61%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)