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Crouton vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crouton and Arugula

  • Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Copper, while Arugula has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 68% higher.
  • Arugula contains 26 times less Sodium than Crouton. Crouton contains 698mg of Sodium, while Arugula contains 27mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain 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 Iron +179.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains more Zinc +89.4%
Contains more Copper +114.5%
Contains more Manganese +55.8%
Contains more Selenium +12400%
Contains more Calcium +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +51.6%
Contains more Potassium +197.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Iron +179.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains more Zinc +89.4%
Contains more Copper +114.5%
Contains more Manganese +55.8%
Contains more Selenium +12400%
Contains more Calcium +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +51.6%
Contains more Potassium +197.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1315.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1683.3%
Contains more Folate +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.437
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
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 B1 +1315.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1683.3%
Contains more Folate +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.437

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +361.2%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +1913.7%
Contains more Other +78.6%
Contains more Water +1567.5%
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 Protein +361.2%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +1913.7%
Contains more Other +78.6%
Contains more Water +1567.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6142.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +299.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6142.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +299.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 2.05g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 2.58g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 0.66g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 3.65g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 25kcal Crouton
Sugar 2.05g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 1.6g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 4.08mg 1.46mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 115mg 52mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 369mg Arugula
Sodium 698mg 27mg Arugula
Zinc 0.89mg 0.47mg Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.076mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 0.321mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 0.3µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.044mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.086mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.305mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.073mg Arugula
Folate 132µg 97µg Crouton
Vitamin K 108.6µg Arugula
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 0.086g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 0.049g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.319g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crouton Arugula
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
38%
Crouton
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 671mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.424g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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.

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.