Parsley vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Parsley and Arugula?
- Parsley is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A, Folate, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Arugula is higher in Manganese.
- Parsley's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 1276% higher.
- Arugula has 9 times less Vitamin C than Parsley. Parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C, while Arugula has 15mg.
We used Parsley, fresh 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 PotassiumPotassium | +50.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +324.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 CVitamin C | +786.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +255% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +330.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1410.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +56.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
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Water
~91.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +502% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -34.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 25kcal |
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| Protein | 2.97g | 2.58g |
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| Fats | 0.79g | 0.66g |
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| Vitamin C | 133mg | 15mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.03g | 2.05g |
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| Carbs | 6.33g | 3.65g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 47mg |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 554mg | 369mg |
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| Iron | 6.2mg | 1.46mg |
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| Sugar | 0.85g | 2.05g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8424IU | 2373IU |
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| Vitamin A | 421µg | 119µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.321mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.086mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 0.305mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.437mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 108.6µg |
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| Folate | 152µg | 97µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg | 15.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.132g | 0.086g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g | 0.049g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.319g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.045mg |
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| Threonine | 0.122mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.118mg |
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| Leucine | 0.204mg |
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| Lysine | 0.181mg |
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| Methionine | 0.042mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.061mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
408%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
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)