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Arugula vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are arugula and kit Kat different?

  • Arugula has more vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and manganese; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 89% more than arugula.
  • Arugula contains less saturated fat.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of arugula is 32.

Arugula, raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types were used 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.
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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.7%
Contains more IronIron +46%
Contains more ZincZinc +422.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +221%
Contains more CopperCopper +189.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1566.7%

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 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +395.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +265%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1988.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +592.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +5526.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3837.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1669.6%
~equal in Other ~1.28g

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11826.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Kit Kat DV% diff.
Vitamin K 108.6µg 5.2µg 86%
Saturated fat 0.086g 17.953g 81%
Fats 0.66g 25.99g 39%
Calories 25kcal 518kcal 25%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Folate 97µg 14µg 21%
Carbs 3.65g 64.59g 20%
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg 17%
Copper 0.076mg 0.22mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 5.844g 14%
Phosphorus 52mg 135mg 12%
Vitamin A 119µg 24µg 11%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.1mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.21mg 10%
Selenium 0.3µg 5µg 9%
Protein 2.58g 6.51g 8%
Iron 1.46mg 1mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.117mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 0.895g 4%
Potassium 369mg 231mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Calcium 160mg 125mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.64mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.02mg 4%
Choline 15.3mg 31mg 3%
Zinc 0.47mg 0.09mg 3%
Magnesium 47mg 37mg 2%
Fiber 1.6g 1g 2%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.34mg 1%
Sodium 27mg 54mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 2.05g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 2.05g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arugula Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.