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Arugula vs. Coconut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Arugula and Coconut oil?

  • Arugula has more Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Potassium than Coconut oil.
  • Coconut oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 412% higher.
  • Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Arugula, raw and Oil, coconut 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.
Contains more Calcium +15900%
Contains more Iron +2820%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +2250%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +15900%
Contains more Iron +2820%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +2250%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
Arugula
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18000%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +305600%
Contains more Other +53.8%
Contains more Fats +14909.1%
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +305600%
Contains more Other +53.8%
Contains more Fats +14909.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12822.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +433.5%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12822.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +433.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Coconut oil Opinion
Net carbs 2.05g 0g Arugula
Protein 2.58g 0g Arugula
Fats 0.66g 99.06g Coconut oil
Carbs 3.65g 0g Arugula
Calories 25kcal 892kcal Coconut oil
Sugar 2.05g 0g Coconut oil
Fiber 1.6g 0g Arugula
Calcium 160mg 1mg Arugula
Iron 1.46mg 0.05mg Arugula
Magnesium 47mg 0mg Arugula
Phosphorus 52mg 0mg Arugula
Potassium 369mg 0mg Arugula
Sodium 27mg 0mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.47mg 0.02mg Arugula
Copper 0.076mg 0mg Arugula
Manganese 0.321mg 0mg Arugula
Selenium 0.3µg 0µg Arugula
Vitamin A 2373IU 0IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 0µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.11mg Arugula
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0mg Arugula
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 0mg Arugula
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0mg Arugula
Folate 97µg 0µg Arugula
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0.6µg Arugula
Trans Fat 0g 0.028g Arugula
Saturated Fat 0.086g 82.475g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 6.332g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 1.702g Coconut oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g Coconut oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Coconut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arugula Coconut oil
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
0%
Coconut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
0%
Coconut oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 82.389g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/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.