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Arugula vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Arugula and Waffle?

  • Arugula is richer in Vitamin C, and Folate, while Waffle is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 83% higher.
  • Waffle has 38 times less Vitamin C than Arugula. Arugula has 15mg of Vitamin C, while Waffle has 0.4mg.
  • Arugula is lower in Sodium.

We used Arugula, raw and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
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Waffle
Contains more Magnesium +147.4%
Contains more Potassium +132.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Copper +22.6%
Contains more Manganese +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +59.4%
Contains more Iron +58.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.4%
Contains more Zinc +44.7%
Contains more Selenium +15300%
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 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Magnesium +147.4%
Contains more Potassium +132.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Copper +22.6%
Contains more Manganese +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +59.4%
Contains more Iron +58.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.4%
Contains more Zinc +44.7%
Contains more Selenium +15300%

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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Waffle
Contains more Vitamin A +940.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +497.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +579.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +940.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +497.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +579.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Waffle
Contains more Water +118.4%
Contains more Protein +206.2%
Contains more Fats +2036.4%
Contains more Carbs +801.4%
Contains more Other +121.4%
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Water +118.4%
Contains more Protein +206.2%
Contains more Fats +2036.4%
Contains more Carbs +801.4%
Contains more Other +121.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Waffle
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7085.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2027%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7085.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2027%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 2.05g 32.9g Waffle
Protein 2.58g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 0.66g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 3.65g 32.9g Waffle
Calories 25kcal 291kcal Waffle
Sugar 2.05g Waffle
Fiber 1.6g Arugula
Calcium 160mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 1.46mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 47mg 19mg Arugula
Phosphorus 52mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 369mg 159mg Arugula
Sodium 27mg 511mg Arugula
Zinc 0.47mg 0.68mg Waffle
Copper 0.076mg 0.062mg Arugula
Manganese 0.321mg 0.265mg Arugula
Selenium 0.3µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 2373IU 228IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 65µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 15mg 0.4mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.056mg Arugula
Folate 97µg 46µg Arugula
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 108.6µg Arugula
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Arugula
Saturated Fat 0.086g 2.866g Arugula
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arugula Waffle
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
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 484mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.