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Arugula vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between arugula and pecan pie

  • Arugula is richer in vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and calcium, yet pecan pie is richer in selenium, manganese, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for arugula is 40% higher.
  • Arugula contains 75 times more vitamin C than pecan pie. Arugula contains 15mg of vitamin C, while pecan pie contains 0.2mg.
  • Arugula contains less saturated fat.
  • Arugula has a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.

Food types used in this article are Arugula, raw and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +117%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3900%
~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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +273.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.479mg

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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +370.3%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3263.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1330.1%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22718.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1690%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin K 108.6µg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 5.71g 36%
Fats 0.66g 22.2g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 11.181g 28%
Selenium 0.3µg 12µg 21%
Calories 25kcal 412kcal 19%
Saturated fat 0.086g 3.989g 18%
Folate 97µg 26µg 18%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.712mg 17%
Vitamin C 15mg 0.2mg 16%
Carbs 3.65g 52.2g 16%
Copper 0.076mg 0.211mg 15%
Calcium 160mg 32mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.188mg 12%
Sodium 27mg 262mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.18mg 7%
Potassium 369mg 133mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Phosphorus 52mg 94mg 6%
Magnesium 47mg 26mg 5%
Zinc 0.47mg 1.02mg 5%
Protein 2.58g 4.9g 5%
Vitamin A 119µg 82µg 4%
Choline 15.3mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 0.847mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.479mg 1%
Net carbs 2.05g 52.2g N/A
Iron 1.46mg 1.48mg 0%
Sugar 2.05g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arugula Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.903g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.