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Arugula vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are arugula and corn syrup different?

  • Corn syrup contains less vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, calcium, iron, manganese, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B5 than arugula.
  • Arugula covers your daily need for vitamin K, 91% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of arugula is 32.

Arugula, raw and Syrups, corn, dark 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.
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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +487.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +788.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +738.6%
Contains more IronIron +294.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1075%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +372.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +221%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +866.7%

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.
Arugula
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +15%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +316.7%
Contains more OtherOther +250%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2025.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arugula Corn syrup
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Corn syrup DV% diff.
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0µg 91%
Carbs 3.65g 77.59g 25%
Folate 97µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg 17%
Calcium 160mg 18mg 14%
Iron 1.46mg 0.37mg 14%
Calories 25kcal 286kcal 13%
Vitamin A 119µg 0µg 13%
Potassium 369mg 44mg 10%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.1mg 10%
Magnesium 47mg 8mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.023mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.009mg 6%
Sodium 27mg 155mg 6%
Phosphorus 52mg 11mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.009mg 5%
Selenium 0.3µg 2.9µg 5%
Protein 2.58g 0g 5%
Zinc 0.47mg 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0mg 3%
Copper 0.076mg 0.053mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.011mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 0.02mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 0g 2%
Fats 0.66g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.05g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 2.05g 77.59g N/A
Choline 15.3mg 13.3mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.086g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 0g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arugula Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.