Arugula vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between arugula and carrots
- Arugula has more vitamin K, folate, iron, calcium, vitamin C, magnesium, and manganese; however, carrots are higher in vitamin A and vitamin B6.
- Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 287% more than arugula.
- Arugula has 8 times more vitamin K than carrots. While arugula has 108.6µg of vitamin K, carrots have only 13.2µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arugula, raw and Carrots, raw.
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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 | +384.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +386.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +124.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +154.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +722.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +410.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +601.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +222.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +175% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +172.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 13.2µg | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 835µg | 80% |
| Folate | 97µg | 19µg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.3mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 33mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 5.9mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.143mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.138mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 0.983mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 0.93g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.273mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.045mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.66mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 69mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 9.58g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 8.8mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.117g | 1% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 41kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.66g | 0.24g | 1% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 320mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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.