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Arugula vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Arugula and Fettuccine

  • Arugula has more Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Fettuccine has more Vitamin B3.
  • Arugula's daily need coverage for Folate is 23% higher.
  • Fettuccine contains 8 times less Magnesium than Arugula. Arugula contains 47mg of Magnesium, while Fettuccine contains 6mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Arugula is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Arugula, raw and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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 Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Iron +143.3%
Contains more Magnesium +683.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +108%
Contains more Potassium +119.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Zinc +370%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Iron +143.3%
Contains more Magnesium +683.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +108%
Contains more Potassium +119.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Zinc +370%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46%
Contains more Folate +1516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +490.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.45
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46%
Contains more Folate +1516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +490.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Protein +140.3%
Contains more Fats +309.1%
Contains more Carbs +283.6%
Contains more Other +35.7%
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Protein +140.3%
Contains more Fats +309.1%
Contains more Carbs +283.6%
Contains more Other +35.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1736.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.4%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1736.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 2.05g 12g Fettuccine
Protein 2.58g 6.2g Fettuccine
Fats 0.66g 2.7g Fettuccine
Carbs 3.65g 14g Fettuccine
Calories 25kcal 99kcal Fettuccine
Sugar 2.05g 1.3g Fettuccine
Fiber 1.6g 2g Fettuccine
Calcium 160mg 28mg Arugula
Iron 1.46mg 0.6mg Arugula
Magnesium 47mg 6mg Arugula
Phosphorus 52mg 25mg Arugula
Potassium 369mg 168mg Arugula
Sodium 27mg 166mg Arugula
Zinc 0.47mg 0.1mg Arugula
Copper 0.076mg Arugula
Manganese 0.321mg Arugula
Selenium 0.3µg Arugula
Vitamin A 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin C 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.09mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.07mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 1.8mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.05mg Arugula
Folate 97µg 6µg Arugula
Vitamin K 108.6µg Arugula
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Arugula
Saturated Fat 0.086g 0.9g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.9g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 0.4g Fettuccine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arugula Fettuccine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Arugula
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.814g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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

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

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.