Arugula vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are arugula and chicken meat different?
- Arugula has more vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Arugula covers your daily need for vitamin K, 89% more than chicken meat.
- Arugula contains less saturated fat.
- Arugula has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of arugula is 32, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.
Arugula, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 | +104.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +966.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1505% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +312.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7866.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +147.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4425% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1840% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2682.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +447.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +330.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
0.66 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
91.71 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-500% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +958.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1960.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.319 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10798% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +831% |
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 | 2.4µg | 89% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 8.487mg | 51% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 27.3g | 49% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 23.9µg | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.4mg | 25% |
| Folate | 97µg | 5µg | 23% |
| Fats | 0.66g | 13.6g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 182mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 2.97g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 3.79g | 17% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 15mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 1.94mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.02mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 5.34g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 1.03mg | 12% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 239kcal | 11% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 65.9mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 48µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.168mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 23mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 223mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 82mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
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
28%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.704g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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