Arugula vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are arugula and cabbage different?
- Arugula has more vitamin A, vitamin K, folate, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, and potassium; however, cabbage is richer in vitamin C.
- Arugula covers your daily need for vitamin A, 45% more than cabbage.
- Arugula has 4 times more calcium than cabbage. Arugula has 160mg of calcium, while cabbage has 40mg.
Arugula, raw and Cabbage, raw types were 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 | +291.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +210.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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 AVitamin A | +2280% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +186.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +560% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +188.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1776.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 76µg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 36.6mg | 24% |
| Folate | 97µg | 43µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 5µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 40mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.47mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.16mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 170mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.019mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.212mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.124mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.5g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 1.28g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.017g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.45g | 2% | |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 10.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.66g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 5.8g | 1% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 25kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 27mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats 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
41%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula is relatively richer in minerals
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)