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Arugula vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Arugula and French fries?

  • Arugula is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, however, French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Arugula's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 81% more.
  • Arugula has less Saturated Fat.

We used Arugula, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this article.

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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 +788.9%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Magnesium +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.4%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Copper +63.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +788.9%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Magnesium +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.4%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Copper +63.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.5%
Contains more Folate +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +869.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +288.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +884.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.6%
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% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.5%
Contains more Folate +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +869.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +288.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +884.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +137.9%
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Fats +2131.8%
Contains more Carbs +1035.3%
Contains more Other +32.1%
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Water +137.9%
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Fats +2131.8%
Contains more Carbs +1035.3%
Contains more Other +32.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12081.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1592.2%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12081.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1592.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula French fries Opinion
Net carbs 2.05g 37.64g French fries
Protein 2.58g 3.43g French fries
Fats 0.66g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 3.65g 41.44g French fries
Calories 25kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 2.05g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 1.6g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 160mg 18mg Arugula
Iron 1.46mg 0.81mg Arugula
Magnesium 47mg 35mg Arugula
Phosphorus 52mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 369mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 27mg 210mg Arugula
Zinc 0.47mg 0.5mg French fries
Copper 0.076mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.321mg 0.247mg Arugula
Selenium 0.3µg 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin A 2373IU 0IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 0µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.43mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 15mg 4.7mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.039mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 97µg 30µg Arugula
Vitamin K 108.6µg 11.2µg Arugula
Trans Fat 0g 0.06g Arugula
Saturated Fat 0.086g 2.336g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arugula French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.