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Arugula vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between arugula and paprika?

  • The amount of vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, potassium, and manganese in paprika is higher than in arugula.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 938% more.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index (0) than arugula (32).

We used Arugula, raw and Spices, paprika types 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.
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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +278.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +517.9%
Contains more IronIron +1347.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +838.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +821.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +503.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +395.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2000%

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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +98%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1969.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6667.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1330.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +474.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2832.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +236.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +715.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +448.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1853%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1379.2%
Contains more OtherOther +452.9%

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% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3359.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2334.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 119µg 2463µg 260%
Iron 1.46mg 21.14mg 246%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 29.1mg 191%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 2.141mg 159%
Fiber 1.6g 34.9g 133%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 1.23mg 88%
Copper 0.076mg 0.713mg 71%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 10.06mg 61%
Potassium 369mg 2280mg 56%
Manganese 0.321mg 1.59mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 7.766g 50%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 2.51mg 41%
Phosphorus 52mg 314mg 37%
Zinc 0.47mg 4.33mg 35%
Magnesium 47mg 178mg 31%
Vitamin K 108.6µg 80.3µg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.33mg 24%
Protein 2.58g 14.14g 23%
Fats 0.66g 12.89g 19%
Carbs 3.65g 53.99g 17%
Vitamin C 15mg 0.9mg 16%
Calories 25kcal 282kcal 13%
Folate 97µg 49µg 12%
Selenium 0.3µg 6.3µg 11%
Saturated fat 0.086g 2.14g 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Calcium 160mg 229mg 7%
Choline 15.3mg 51.5mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 1.695g 4%
Sodium 27mg 68mg 2%
Net carbs 2.05g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 2.05g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arugula Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.054g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.