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Drinking water vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between drinking water and arugula

  • The amount of vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, iron, vitamin C, calcium, manganese, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B5 in arugula is higher than in drinking water.
  • Arugula covers your daily vitamin K needs 91% more than drinking water.
  • Arugula has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of arugula is 32, while the glycemic index of drinking water is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, drinking 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 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 3.3% 0.27% 0% 0.52% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +660%
Contains more ZincZinc +4600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Arugula
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1300%
~equal in Water ~91.71g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drinking water Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 108.6µg 91%
Folate 0µg 97µg 24%
Iron 0mg 1.46mg 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg 17%
Calcium 3mg 160mg 16%
Manganese 0mg 0.321mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 119µg 13%
Magnesium 1mg 47mg 11%
Potassium 0mg 369mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.437mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.086mg 7%
Phosphorus 0mg 52mg 7%
Copper 0.01mg 0.076mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.073mg 6%
Protein 0g 2.58g 5%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.47mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.044mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.43mg 3%
Choline 0mg 15.3mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.305mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.319g 2%
Calories 0kcal 25kcal 1%
Selenium 0µg 0.3µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.65g 1%
Fats 0g 0.66g 1%
Sodium 4mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.05g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.086g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.049g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drinking water 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
0%
Drinking water
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Drinking water
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drinking water
Drinking water contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Drinking water
Drinking water is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in minerals
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. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/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.