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Cauliflower vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cauliflower and Arugula

  • Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Choline, yet Arugula is richer in Vitamin K, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Arugula is 78% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains 3 times more Vitamin C than Arugula. Cauliflower contains 48.2mg of Vitamin C, while Arugula contains 15mg.

Food types used in this article are Cauliflower, 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 Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +627.3%
Contains more Iron +247.6%
Contains more Magnesium +213.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +94.9%
Contains more Manganese +107.1%
Equal in Sodium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +627.3%
Contains more Iron +247.6%
Contains more Magnesium +213.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +94.9%
Contains more Manganese +107.1%
Equal in Sodium - 27

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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Contains more Vitamin C +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Folate +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +600.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Folate +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +600.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +36.2%
Contains more Protein +34.4%
Contains more Fats +135.7%
Contains more Other +84.2%
Equal in Water - 91.71
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Carbs +36.2%
Contains more Protein +34.4%
Contains more Fats +135.7%
Contains more Other +84.2%
Equal in Water - 91.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +929%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +929%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 2.05g Cauliflower
Protein 1.92g 2.58g Arugula
Fats 0.28g 0.66g Arugula
Carbs 4.97g 3.65g Cauliflower
Calories 25kcal 25kcal
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 2.05g Cauliflower
Fiber 2g 1.6g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 0.42mg 1.46mg Arugula
Magnesium 15mg 47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 44mg 52mg Arugula
Potassium 299mg 369mg Arugula
Sodium 30mg 27mg Arugula
Zinc 0.27mg 0.47mg Arugula
Copper 0.039mg 0.076mg Arugula
Manganese 0.155mg 0.321mg Arugula
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 0IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 48.2mg 15mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.044mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.086mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.305mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.437mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.073mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 97µg Arugula
Vitamin K 15.5µg 108.6µg Arugula
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.086g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.049g Arugula
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.319g Arugula
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Arugula
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
30%
Cauliflower
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.