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Arugula vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between arugula and chicken sandwich

  • Arugula has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C, while chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Arugula's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 83% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 74 times less vitamin A than arugula. Arugula contains 2373IU of vitamin A, while chicken sandwich contains 32IU.
  • The amount of sodium in arugula is lower.
  • Arugula has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of arugula is 32, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Arugula, raw and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.6%
Contains more IronIron +21.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +255.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6533.3%

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.
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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1775%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3866.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1177.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2431.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +424.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +130.7%

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% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +87.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +531%
Contains more FatsFats +1595.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +472.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92.9%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9044.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +895.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin K 108.6µg 8.5µg 83%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 7.72mg 46%
Selenium 0.3µg 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 27mg 753mg 32%
Protein 2.58g 16.28g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.383mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 3.177g 19%
Phosphorus 52mg 185mg 19%
Vitamin C 15mg 0.8mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.3mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.23mg 16%
Fats 0.66g 11.19g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 1.2mg 15%
Folate 97µg 47µg 13%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 2.41mg 13%
Vitamin A 119µg 3µg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 4.481g 11%
Calories 25kcal 250kcal 11%
Calcium 160mg 58mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.086g 2.123g 9%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Carbs 3.65g 20.89g 6%
Magnesium 47mg 24mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.219mg 4%
Iron 1.46mg 1.77mg 4%
Potassium 369mg 245mg 4%
Choline 15.3mg 35.3mg 4%
Copper 0.076mg 0.067mg 1%
Fiber 1.6g 1.4g 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Zinc 0.47mg 0.61mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 2.05g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 2.05g 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arugula Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 726mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.