Fast food vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fast food and arugula?
- Fast food is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, and zinc, while arugula is higher in vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Arugula's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 86% higher.
- Arugula is lower in saturated fat.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than arugula (32).
We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Arugula, raw types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +109.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +436.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6666.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +74.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +158.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +620.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +322.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1741.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2116.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +540.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1719.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +763% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +138.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9767.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +426.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 108.6µg | 86% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 0.3µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 0.305mg | 33% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 2.58g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.044mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.086mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 0.086g | 20% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 1.46mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.47mg | 19% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 0.66g | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 15mg | 17% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 25kcal | 14% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 27mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 0.049g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 119µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 52mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.073mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 160mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.319g | 9% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 3.65g | 9% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 369mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 47mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Folate | 80µg | 97µg | 4% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 15.3mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.437mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.321mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 2.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 2.05g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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28%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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.