Arugula vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are arugula and pound cake different?
- Arugula is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for arugula is 89% higher.
- Arugula has less sodium.
- Arugula has a lower glycemic index (32) than pound cake (54).
Arugula, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +487.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +191.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +169.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1566.7% |
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 Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6288.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +293.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +189.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +429.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +328.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
0.66 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
91.71 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +254.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2015.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1369.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.319 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6063.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +971.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 1.7µg | 89% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 3.419g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 4.811g | 21% |
| Fats | 0.66g | 13.96g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 53.64g | 17% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 353kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 377mg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Folate | 97µg | 42µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 140mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.249mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 47mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.173mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 5µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 65.6mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 1.615mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 149mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 70µg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 5g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.48mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.05g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.725g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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