Basil vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Basil and Arugula
- Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6, however, Arugula is higher in Folate.
- Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 255% more than Arugula.
- Basil has 5 times more Copper than Arugula. While Basil has 0.385mg of Copper, Arugula has only 0.076mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Arugula, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +406.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +257.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +122.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +195.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +282% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.66g
~equal in
Water
~91.71g
~equal in
Other
~1.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -52.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +79.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 23kcal | 25kcal |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 2.58g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.66g |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 15mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.05g | 2.05g |
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| Carbs | 2.65g | 3.65g |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 47mg |
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| Calcium | 177mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 295mg | 369mg |
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| Iron | 3.17mg | 1.46mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.05g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.6g | |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 2373IU |
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| Vitamin A | 264µg | 119µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.321mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.086mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.305mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.437mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 108.6µg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 97µg |
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| Choline | 11.4mg | 15.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.086g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.049g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.319g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg |
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| Fructose | 0.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
121%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.