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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 A and vitamin C.
  • 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.
  • Arugula has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of arugula is 32, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more IronIron +179.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1315.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1683.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.437mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +361.2%
Contains more FatsFats +900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1913.7%
Contains more OtherOther +78.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1567.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6142.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +299.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin K 108.6µg 91%
Selenium 37.5µg 0.3µg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.044mg 48%
Iron 4.08mg 1.46mg 33%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.305mg 32%
Sodium 698mg 27mg 29%
Carbs 73.5g 3.65g 23%
Protein 11.9g 2.58g 19%
Calories 407kcal 25kcal 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.086mg 14%
Fiber 5.1g 1.6g 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 119µg 13%
Copper 0.163mg 0.076mg 10%
Fats 6.6g 0.66g 9%
Phosphorus 115mg 52mg 9%
Folate 132µg 97µg 9%
Calcium 76mg 160mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 0.049g 8%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.321mg 8%
Potassium 124mg 369mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.319g 6%
Saturated fat 1.51g 0.086g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.073mg 4%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.47mg 4%
Magnesium 31mg 47mg 4%
Choline 15.3mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Net carbs 68.4g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 2.05g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.437mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crouton Arugula
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Crouton
41%
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 is richer in vitamins?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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.