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Arugula vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between arugula and sunflower seeds

  • Arugula is higher in vitamin K, yet sunflower seeds are higher in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily vitamin E needs 232% more than arugula.
  • The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Arugula, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +591.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.8%
Contains more IronIron +259.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2268.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +963.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1169.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +507.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17566.7%

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.
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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3866.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8079.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2632.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1742.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +134%
Contains more CholineCholine +260.1%
~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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1838.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +705.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7697%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +447.9%
Contains more OtherOther +116.4%

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37712.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7153%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.43mg 35.17mg 232%
Copper 0.076mg 1.8mg 192%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 23.137g 152%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 1.48mg 120%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 1.345mg 98%
Selenium 0.3µg 53µg 96%
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0µg 91%
Phosphorus 52mg 660mg 87%
Fats 0.66g 51.46g 78%
Manganese 0.321mg 1.95mg 71%
Magnesium 47mg 325mg 66%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 8.335mg 50%
Iron 1.46mg 5.25mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 18.528g 46%
Zinc 0.47mg 5mg 41%
Protein 2.58g 20.78g 36%
Folate 97µg 227µg 33%
Calories 25kcal 584kcal 28%
Fiber 1.6g 8.6g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.355mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.086g 4.455g 20%
Vitamin C 15mg 1.4mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 1.13mg 14%
Vitamin A 119µg 3µg 13%
Potassium 369mg 645mg 8%
Calcium 160mg 78mg 8%
Choline 15.3mg 55.1mg 7%
Carbs 3.65g 20g 5%
Sodium 27mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 2.05g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 2.05g 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arugula Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.369g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.