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Arugula vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between arugula and molasses

  • Arugula has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate; however, molasses are higher in manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, copper, iron, potassium, and selenium.
  • Arugula covers your daily need for vitamin K, 91% more than molasses.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Arugula, raw and Molasses.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +414.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +296.7%
Contains more IronIron +223.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +540.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +376.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5833.3%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +817.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.041mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +560%
Contains more WaterWater +319.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1947.4%
Contains more OtherOther +135.7%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +538%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Molasses DV% diff.
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0µg 91%
Manganese 0.321mg 1.53mg 53%
Copper 0.076mg 0.487mg 46%
Magnesium 47mg 242mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.67mg 46%
Iron 1.46mg 4.72mg 41%
Potassium 369mg 1464mg 32%
Selenium 0.3µg 17.8µg 32%
Folate 97µg 0µg 24%
Carbs 3.65g 74.73g 24%
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg 17%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Calories 25kcal 290kcal 13%
Vitamin A 119µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.804mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.002mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Calcium 160mg 205mg 5%
Protein 2.58g 0g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 0.93mg 4%
Phosphorus 52mg 31mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 0.05g 2%
Zinc 0.47mg 0.29mg 2%
Fats 0.66g 0.1g 1%
Net carbs 2.05g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 2.05g 74.72g N/A
Sodium 27mg 37mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.041mg 0%
Choline 15.3mg 13.3mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.086g 0.018g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 0.032g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arugula Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.