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Arugula vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between arugula and fish sandwiches

  • Arugula is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and calcium, yet fish sandwiches are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for arugula is 79% higher.
  • Arugula contains 27 times more vitamin A than fish sandwiches. Arugula contains 2373IU of vitamin A, while fish sandwiches contain 87IU.
  • Arugula contains less sodium.
  • Arugula has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

Food types used in this article are Arugula, raw and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +332.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5900%
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +698.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +604.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.9%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.07mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +89.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +298.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1786.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +631.2%
Contains more OtherOther +52.1%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5195.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1861.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin K 108.6µg 13.6µg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 6.257g 40%
Selenium 0.3µg 18µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 27mg 602mg 25%
Fats 0.66g 12.45g 18%
Vitamin C 15mg 1.8mg 15%
Protein 2.58g 10.29g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.21mg 14%
Folate 97µg 46µg 13%
Vitamin A 119µg 6µg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 2.15mg 12%
Calories 25kcal 257kcal 12%
Calcium 160mg 37mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Phosphorus 52mg 116mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.086g 1.949g 8%
Carbs 3.65g 26.69g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 2.595g 6%
Magnesium 47mg 25mg 5%
Potassium 369mg 206mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.14mg 4%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Choline 15.3mg 28.9mg 2%
Fiber 1.6g 1g 2%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.264mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.55mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.37mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Iron 1.46mg 1.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 2.05g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 2.05g 3.53g N/A
Copper 0.076mg 0.075mg 0%
Zinc 0.47mg 0.49mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arugula Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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