Arugula vs. Corn grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between arugula and corn grain
- Arugula has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate; however, corn grain is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, selenium, copper, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Arugula covers your daily need for vitamin K, 90% more than corn grain.
- Arugula has 11 times more vitamin A than corn grain. While arugula has 2373IU of vitamin A, corn grain has only 214IU.
- The glycemic index of corn grain is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arugula, raw and Corn grain, yellow.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +2185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +170.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +313.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +370.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +303.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5066.7% |
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 | +981.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +36100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +410.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +133.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1089.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +752.1% |
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:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +784.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +265.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +618.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1934.5% |
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
0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2453.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +578.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 0.3µg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.622mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.385mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 15.5µg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.314mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 74.26g | 24% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 7.3g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 210mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 3.627mg | 21% |
| Folate | 97µg | 19µg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 127mg | 19% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 365kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 2.71mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 2.21mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 7mg | 15% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 9.42g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 2.163g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 11µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.201mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.485mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.66g | 4.74g | 6% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 1.251g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 0.667g | 3% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 287mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 66.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Sodium | 27mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.155mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.477mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.287mg | 0% |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grain is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.581g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.