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Arugula vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between arugula and curry powder

  • Arugula is richer in vitamin A, yet curry powder is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for curry powder is 347% higher.
  • Arugula contains 125 times more vitamin A than curry powder. Arugula contains 2373IU of vitamin A, while curry powder contains 19IU.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index than arugula.

Food types used in this article are Arugula, raw and Spices, curry powder.

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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 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +442.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.1%
Contains more IronIron +1208.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1478.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +605.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2485.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13333.3%

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.
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 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11800%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5769.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +968.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +319.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~99.8µg

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
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +942.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +453.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2022.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1429.6%
Contains more OtherOther +405%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17822.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +858%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Curry powder DV% diff.
Manganese 0.321mg 8.3mg 347%
Iron 1.46mg 19.1mg 221%
Fiber 1.6g 53.2g 206%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 25.24mg 165%
Copper 0.076mg 1.2mg 125%
Selenium 0.3µg 40.3µg 73%
Magnesium 47mg 255mg 50%
Phosphorus 52mg 367mg 45%
Zinc 0.47mg 4.7mg 38%
Calcium 160mg 525mg 37%
Potassium 369mg 1170mg 24%
Protein 2.58g 14.29g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 8.782g 22%
Fats 0.66g 14.01g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 3.056g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 3.26mg 18%
Carbs 3.65g 55.83g 17%
Vitamin C 15mg 0.7mg 16%
Calories 25kcal 325kcal 15%
Vitamin A 119µg 1µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 1.07mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.176mg 11%
Folate 97µg 56µg 10%
Choline 15.3mg 64.2mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.2mg 9%
Vitamin K 108.6µg 99.8µg 7%
Saturated fat 0.086g 1.648g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.105mg 2%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Sodium 27mg 52mg 1%
Net carbs 2.05g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 2.05g 2.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arugula Curry powder
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
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.

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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.