Arugula vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between arugula and cucumber
- Arugula is richer than cucumber in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, iron, calcium, vitamin C, manganese, magnesium, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for arugula is 77% higher.
- Arugula contains 23 times more vitamin A than cucumber. Arugula contains 2373IU of vitamin A, while cucumber contains 105IU.
- Cucumber has a lower glycemic index than arugula.
Food types used in this article are Arugula, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw.
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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 | +261.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +151% |
| Contains more IronIron | +421.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +306.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
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 | +435.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2280% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +211.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +562.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1285.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +155% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +296.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +500% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +268.4% |
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Carbs
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Water
~95.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +880% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +896.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 16.4µg | 77% |
| Folate | 97µg | 7µg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.28mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 2.8mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 5µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.079mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 13mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 147mg | 7% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 0.65g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.259mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.5g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.041mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.033mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.032g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 15kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.66g | 0.11g | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 3.63g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 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 is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)