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Arugula vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Arugula and Shortbread

  • Arugula has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Calcium, while Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Arugula's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 81% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Arugula is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Arugula, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 +1130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +235.7%
Contains more Potassium +319.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Iron +104.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Copper +18.4%
Contains more Manganese +22.4%
Contains more Selenium +1966.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
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 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +1130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +235.7%
Contains more Potassium +319.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Iron +104.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Copper +18.4%
Contains more Manganese +22.4%
Contains more Selenium +1966.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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 +237200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Folate +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +887.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +467.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +702.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +973.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071
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% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +237200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Folate +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +887.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +467.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +702.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +973.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2447.5%
Contains more Other +35.9%
Contains more Protein +108.1%
Contains more Fats +3872.7%
Contains more Carbs +1647.4%
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +2447.5%
Contains more Other +35.9%
Contains more Protein +108.1%
Contains more Fats +3872.7%
Contains more Carbs +1647.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13589.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2510%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13589.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2510%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 2.05g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 2.58g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0.66g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 3.65g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 25kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 2.05g 21.65g Arugula
Fiber 1.6g 1.3g Arugula
Calcium 160mg 13mg Arugula
Iron 1.46mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 47mg 14mg Arugula
Phosphorus 52mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 369mg 88mg Arugula
Sodium 27mg 353mg Arugula
Zinc 0.47mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.076mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.321mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 0.3µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 2373IU 1IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 0µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.43mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.321mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.071mg Arugula
Folate 97µg 81µg Arugula
Vitamin K 108.6µg 11µg Arugula
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Arugula
Saturated Fat 0.086g 8.105g Arugula
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arugula Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.