Arugula vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between arugula and parsley?
- Arugula is richer in manganese, while parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, folate, copper, fiber, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Parsley's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 1276% higher.
- Parsley has 2 times less manganese than arugula. Arugula has 0.321mg of manganese, while parsley has 0.16mg.
We used Arugula, raw and Parsley, fresh types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +15.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +324.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
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 CholineCholine | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +786.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +330.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1410.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +56.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +502% |
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 Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 1640µg | 1276% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 133mg | 131% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 6.2mg | 59% |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 421µg | 34% |
| Folate | 97µg | 152µg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.149mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.3g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.16mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 1.313mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 554mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 1.07mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.086mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 138mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 0.295g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.124g | 1% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 36kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 2.97g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 6.33g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.66g | 0.79g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 12.8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 0.132g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
379%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)