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Mustard vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mustard and Arugula

  • Mustard is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Phosphorus, yet Arugula is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Arugula covers your daily Vitamin K needs 89% more than Mustard.
  • Mustard contains 112 times more Selenium than Arugula. While Mustard contains 33.5µg of Selenium, Arugula contains only 0.3µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Arugula is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 +10.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Manganese +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +11066.7%
Contains more Calcium +154%
Contains more Potassium +142.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.46
Equal in Magnesium - 47
Equal in Copper - 0.076
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Manganese +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +11066.7%
Contains more Calcium +154%
Contains more Potassium +142.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.46
Equal in Magnesium - 47
Equal in Copper - 0.076

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 +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2077.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Folate +1285.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +7657.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.073
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
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 +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2077.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Folate +1285.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +7657.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.073

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45%
Contains more Fats +406.1%
Contains more Carbs +59.7%
Contains more Other +140.7%
Equal in Water - 91.71
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 +45%
Contains more Fats +406.1%
Contains more Carbs +59.7%
Contains more Other +140.7%
Equal in Water - 91.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4353.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4353.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 2.05g Arugula
Protein 3.74g 2.58g Mustard
Fats 3.34g 0.66g Mustard
Carbs 5.83g 3.65g Mustard
Calories 60kcal 25kcal Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 2.05g Mustard
Fiber 4g 1.6g Mustard
Calcium 63mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 1.61mg 1.46mg Mustard
Magnesium 48mg 47mg Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 52mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 369mg Arugula
Sodium 1104mg 27mg Arugula
Zinc 0.64mg 0.47mg Mustard
Copper 0.074mg 0.076mg Arugula
Manganese 0.422mg 0.321mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg 0.3µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 0.3mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.044mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.086mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.305mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.073mg Arugula
Folate 7µg 97µg Arugula
Vitamin K 1.4µg 108.6µg Arugula
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Arugula
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.086g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.049g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.319g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Arugula
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
10%
Mustard
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 1077mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.