Arugula vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between arugula and fennel?
- Arugula is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, and manganese, while fennel is higher in fiber.
- Arugula's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 38% higher.
- Fennel has 4 times less folate than arugula. Arugula has 97µg of folate, while fennel has 27µg.
- Arugula is lower in sugar.
- Fennel has a higher glycemic index (45) than arugula (32).
We used Arugula, raw and Fennel, bulb, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +176.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +226.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +147.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +72.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +259.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +230% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100% |
~equal in
Water
~90.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.09g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 62.8µg | 38% |
| Folate | 97µg | 27µg | 18% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 49mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.73mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 48µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 17mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.191mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.232mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.032mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 1.24g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.169g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.58mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 414mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 7.3g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.66g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 31kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 4.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 13.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 0.068g | 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
41%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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)