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Arugula vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between arugula and swordfish

  • Arugula has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate; however, swordfish is richer in selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Swordfish covers your daily selenium needs 124% more than arugula.
  • Swordfish has 1086 times less vitamin K than arugula. Arugula has 108.6µg of vitamin K, while swordfish has 0.1µg.
  • Arugula has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of arugula is 32, while the glycemic index of swordfish is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Arugula, raw and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat.

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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 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2566.7%
Contains more IronIron +224.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2369.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +66%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +484.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22733.3%

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 0% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +108500%
Contains more FolateFolate +4750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +460.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +742.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +406.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg

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
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +34.4%
Contains more OtherOther +288.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +808.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1101.5%

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
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7132.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Swordfish DV% diff.
Selenium 0.3µg 68.5µg 124%
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0.1µg 90%
Vitamin D 0IU 666IU 83%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.62µg 68%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 9.254mg 56%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.615mg 42%
Protein 2.58g 23.45g 42%
Phosphorus 52mg 304mg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Folate 97µg 2µg 24%
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg 17%
Calcium 160mg 6mg 15%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.013mg 13%
Iron 1.46mg 0.45mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 2.41mg 13%
Choline 15.3mg 77.5mg 11%
Fats 0.66g 7.93g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 3.544g 9%
Vitamin A 119µg 43µg 8%
Saturated fat 0.086g 1.911g 8%
Calories 25kcal 172kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 1.368g 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.089mg 4%
Potassium 369mg 499mg 4%
Sodium 27mg 97mg 3%
Copper 0.076mg 0.046mg 3%
Magnesium 47mg 35mg 3%
Zinc 0.47mg 0.78mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.063mg 2%
Carbs 3.65g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.05g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.05g 0g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.417mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.127g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.772g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.168g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arugula Swordfish
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
72%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.825g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.