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Arugula vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Arugula and Shallot?

  • Arugula is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, while Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Arugula's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 90% higher.
  • Arugula is lower in Sugar.

We used Arugula, raw and Shallots, raw 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 Calcium +332.4%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +123.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Copper +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Potassium - 334
Equal in Manganese - 0.292
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +332.4%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +123.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Copper +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Potassium - 334
Equal in Manganese - 0.292

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +59225%
Contains more Vitamin E +975%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Folate +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +13475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +59225%
Contains more Vitamin E +975%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Folate +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +13475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +560%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Carbs +360.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +560%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Carbs +360.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +717.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +717.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 2.05g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 2.58g 2.5g Arugula
Fats 0.66g 0.1g Arugula
Carbs 3.65g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 25kcal 72kcal Shallot
Sugar 2.05g 7.87g Arugula
Fiber 1.6g 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 160mg 37mg Arugula
Iron 1.46mg 1.2mg Arugula
Magnesium 47mg 21mg Arugula
Phosphorus 52mg 60mg Shallot
Potassium 369mg 334mg Arugula
Sodium 27mg 12mg Shallot
Zinc 0.47mg 0.4mg Arugula
Copper 0.076mg 0.088mg Shallot
Manganese 0.321mg 0.292mg Arugula
Selenium 0.3µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 2373IU 4IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 0µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.04mg Arugula
Vitamin C 15mg 8mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.06mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.02mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 0.2mg Arugula
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.29mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 97µg 34µg Arugula
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0.8µg Arugula
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.086g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.014g Arugula
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 0.039g Arugula

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arugula Shallot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Arugula
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.82g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.