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Arugula vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between arugula and candy bar?

  • Arugula is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A, while candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin E.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11764% higher.
  • Arugula is lower in saturated fat.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index (51) than arugula (32).

We used Arugula, raw and Candies, peanut bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.1%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +134%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +918.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +738.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +492.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +287.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1466.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +853.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2497.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209489%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +5631.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +500.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5006.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1198.6%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34024.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3238.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arugula Candy bar
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 153mg 11764%
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0µg 91%
Copper 0.076mg 0.774mg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 10.65g 69%
Fats 0.66g 33.7g 51%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 7.922mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 16.721g 42%
Manganese 0.321mg 1.243mg 40%
Phosphorus 52mg 308mg 37%
Zinc 0.47mg 3.94mg 32%
Protein 2.58g 15.5g 26%
Calories 25kcal 522kcal 25%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 4.1mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.086g 4.678g 21%
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg 17%
Magnesium 47mg 110mg 15%
Carbs 3.65g 47.4g 15%
Vitamin A 119µg 0µg 13%
Fiber 1.6g 4.1g 10%
Calcium 160mg 78mg 8%
Selenium 0.3µg 4.7µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.83mg 8%
Iron 1.46mg 0.97mg 6%
Sodium 27mg 156mg 6%
Folate 97µg 75µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.14mg 4%
Choline 15.3mg 29.4mg 3%
Potassium 369mg 407mg 1%
Net carbs 2.05g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 2.05g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arugula Candy bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Arugula
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.592g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/nutrients
  2. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.