Arugula vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are arugula and figs different?
- Arugula has more vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, figs are richer in fiber.
- Arugula covers your daily need for vitamin K, 87% more than figs.
- Arugula has 17 times more vitamin A than figs. Arugula has 2373IU of vitamin A, while figs have 142IU.
- Figs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of figs is 61, while the glycemic index of arugula is 32.
Arugula, raw and Figs, raw 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 | +176.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +357.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +294.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +213.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +271.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +290.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2210.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1516.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +225.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +244% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +425.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 4.7µg | 87% |
| Folate | 97µg | 6µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 2mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.37mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 35mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 7µg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.128mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 17mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.9g | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 19.18g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 0.75g | 4% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 232mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 4.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 74kcal | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.144g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.66g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 16.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | 16.26g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 0.066g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 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
28%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)