Arugula vs. Escarole — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Arugula and Escarole
- Arugula has more Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium, however, Escarole is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B5.
- Escarole covers your daily need of Vitamin K 86% more than Arugula.
- Arugula has 5 times more Vitamin C than Escarole. While Arugula has 15mg of Vitamin C, Escarole has only 3.3mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arugula, raw and Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added.
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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 | +247.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.9% |
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 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +356.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +266.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.9% |
~equal in
Water
~94.29g
~equal in
Other
~1.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1125% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +293.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 25kcal | 19kcal |
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| Protein | 2.58g | 1.15g |
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| Fats | 0.66g | 0.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 15mg | 3.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.05g | 0.27g |
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| Carbs | 3.65g | 3.07g |
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| Magnesium | 47mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 46mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 245mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.72mg |
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| Sugar | 2.05g | 0.23g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.087mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 22mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 19mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2373IU | 1888IU |
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| Vitamin A | 119µg | 94µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.4mg |
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| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.385mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 0.312mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.826mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 211.9µg |
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| Folate | 97µg | 78µg |
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| Choline | 15.3mg | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.086g | 0.042g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.049g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.081g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg |
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| Threonine | 0.046mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg |
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| Leucine | 0.09mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.058mg |
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| Histidine | 0.021mg |
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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
49%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Escarole is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Escarole contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Escarole is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Escarole is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Escarole is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula is relatively richer in minerals
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.