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Arugula vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are arugula and omelette different?

  • Arugula is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C; however, omelette is richer in selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for omelette is 104% higher.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index (0) than arugula (32).

Arugula, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet are the varieties 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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +327.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1237.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8500%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2313.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1518.3%

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +470.3%
Contains more WaterWater +20.5%
Contains more OtherOther +40%
Contains more ProteinProtein +309.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1666.7%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9783.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +750.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arugula Omelette
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 Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg 104%
Vitamin K 108.6µg 4.5µg 87%
Selenium 0.3µg 25.8µg 46%
Choline 15.3mg 247.6mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.386mg 23%
Fats 0.66g 11.66g 17%
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 1.289mg 17%
Protein 2.58g 10.57g 16%
Phosphorus 52mg 167mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 2.712g 16%
Saturated fat 0.086g 3.319g 15%
Folate 97µg 39µg 15%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.024mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 4.843g 12%
Calcium 160mg 48mg 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Magnesium 47mg 11mg 9%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Potassium 369mg 117mg 7%
Calories 25kcal 154kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 1.29mg 6%
Vitamin A 119µg 172µg 6%
Sodium 27mg 155mg 6%
Zinc 0.47mg 1.09mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.143mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 0.064mg 2%
Carbs 3.65g 0.64g 1%
Copper 0.076mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.034mg 1%
Net carbs 2.05g 0.64g N/A
Iron 1.46mg 1.48mg 0%
Sugar 2.05g 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arugula Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.