Arugula vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are arugula and mashed potato different?
- Mashed potato contains less vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B2 than arugula.
- Arugula covers your daily need for vitamin K, 86% more than mashed potato.
- Arugula contains less sodium.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of arugula is 32.
Arugula, raw and Fast foods, potato, mashed 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +213.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +788.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29% |
| Contains more IronIron | +371% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +227.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +166.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +176.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +193.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +473.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1740.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +977.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +254.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
0.66 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
91.71 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +327.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +301.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.319 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1369.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +320.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 5.9µg | 86% |
| Folate | 97µg | 9µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 18mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.31mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 306mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.098mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 43µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 1.342g | 7% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 1.08mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.035mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 14.65g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 0.66g | 2.82g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 0.577g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 1.65g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 0.72g | 2% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 286mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 13.4mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.491g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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)