Butterbur vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between butterbur and arugula
- Butterbur is higher in vitamin C and potassium, yet arugula is higher in folate, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B5, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Arugula covers your daily folate needs 22% more than butterbur.
- Butterbur contains 2 times more vitamin C than arugula. While butterbur contains 31.5mg of vitamin C, arugula contains only 15mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Butterbur, (fuki), raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +77.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +235.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1360% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +193.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +333.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.2% |
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 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1265.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +870% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +561.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1550% |
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Carbs
~3.65g
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Water
~91.71g
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Other
~1.4g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 91% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 97µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 31.5mg | 15mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1.46mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 119µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 47mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 369mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.032mg | 0.437mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 52mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 160mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.086mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.39g | 2.58g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.274mg | 0.321mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Calories | 14kcal | 25kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.305mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.04g | 0.66g | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.61g | 3.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.61g | 2.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 0% |
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
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41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterbur is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)