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Arugula vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between arugula and monterey Jack

  • Arugula is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A, yet monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for monterey Jack is 95% higher.
  • Arugula contains 43 times more vitamin K than monterey Jack. Arugula contains 108.6µg of vitamin K, while monterey Jack contains 2.5µg.
  • Arugula contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Arugula, raw and Cheese, monterey.

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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 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +74.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +355.6%
Contains more IronIron +102.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2818.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +538.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +753.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4733.3%

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% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4244%
Contains more FolateFolate +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +353.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.079mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

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
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +436.8%
Contains more WaterWater +123.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +848.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4487.9%
Contains more OtherOther +153.6%

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
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17759.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Vitamin K 108.6µg 2.5µg 88%
Saturated fat 0.086g 19.066g 86%
Calcium 160mg 746mg 59%
Phosphorus 52mg 444mg 56%
Fats 0.66g 30.28g 46%
Protein 2.58g 24.48g 44%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Selenium 0.3µg 14.5µg 26%
Sodium 27mg 600mg 25%
Zinc 0.47mg 3mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.39mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 8.751g 22%
Folate 97µg 18µg 20%
Calories 25kcal 373kcal 17%
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg 17%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.011mg 13%
Vitamin A 119µg 198µg 9%
Iron 1.46mg 0.72mg 9%
Potassium 369mg 81mg 8%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Copper 0.076mg 0.032mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.21mg 5%
Magnesium 47mg 27mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 0.899g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.015mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 0.093mg 1%
Carbs 3.65g 0.68g 1%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.26mg 1%
Net carbs 2.05g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 2.05g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.079mg 0%
Choline 15.3mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arugula Monterey Jack
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
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.