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Arugula vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Arugula and Chinook salmon different?

  • Arugula is higher in Folate, and Calcium, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chinook salmon is 120% higher.
  • Arugula contains 6 times more Calcium than Chinook salmon. While Arugula contains 160mg of Calcium, Chinook salmon contains only 28mg.
  • Arugula has less Saturated Fat.

Arugula, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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 Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Iron +60.4%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Manganese +1589.5%
Contains more Magnesium +159.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +613.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +19.1%
Contains more Selenium +15500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Iron +60.4%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Manganese +1589.5%
Contains more Magnesium +159.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +613.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +19.1%
Contains more Selenium +15500%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +265.9%
Contains more Folate +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.044
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +265.9%
Contains more Folate +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.044

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.8%
Contains more Protein +896.9%
Contains more Fats +1927.3%
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.8%
Contains more Protein +896.9%
Contains more Fats +1927.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11618.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +734.5%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11618.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +734.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 2.05g 0g Arugula
Protein 2.58g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 0.66g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 3.65g 0g Arugula
Calories 25kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Sugar 2.05g Chinook salmon
Fiber 1.6g 0g Arugula
Calcium 160mg 28mg Arugula
Iron 1.46mg 0.91mg Arugula
Magnesium 47mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 52mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 369mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 27mg 60mg Arugula
Zinc 0.47mg 0.56mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.076mg 0.053mg Arugula
Manganese 0.321mg 0.019mg Arugula
Selenium 0.3µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 2373IU 496IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 15mg 4.1mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.044mg
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 97µg 35µg Arugula
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 108.6µg Arugula
Tryptophan 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Arugula
Saturated Fat 0.086g 3.214g Arugula
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arugula Chinook salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Arugula
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.128g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $14.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.