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Rice vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rice and Arugula

  • Rice is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Arugula is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Arugula is 91% higher.
  • Rice contains 25 times more Selenium than Arugula. Rice contains 7.5µg of Selenium, while Arugula contains 0.3µg.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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.
Rice
4
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Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Manganese +47%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +291.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains more Potassium +954.3%
Contains more Copper +10.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.47
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Manganese +47%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +291.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains more Potassium +954.3%
Contains more Copper +10.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.47

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.
Rice
3
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +975%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +561.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Folate +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
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 +270.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +975%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +561.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Folate +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
2
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Contains more Carbs +671.8%
Contains more Fats +135.7%
Contains more Water +34%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.58
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 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 Carbs +671.8%
Contains more Fats +135.7%
Contains more Water +34%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
2
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Contains less Saturated Fat -10.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.7%
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice 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 Rice Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 27.77g 2.05g Rice
Protein 2.69g 2.58g Rice
Fats 0.28g 0.66g Arugula
Carbs 28.17g 3.65g Rice
Calories 130kcal 25kcal Rice
Sugar 0.05g 2.05g Rice
Fiber 0.4g 1.6g Arugula
Calcium 10mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 1.2mg 1.46mg Arugula
Magnesium 12mg 47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 43mg 52mg Arugula
Potassium 35mg 369mg Arugula
Sodium 1mg 27mg Rice
Zinc 0.49mg 0.47mg Rice
Copper 0.069mg 0.076mg Arugula
Manganese 0.472mg 0.321mg Rice
Selenium 7.5µg 0.3µg Rice
Vitamin A 0IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.044mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.086mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 0.305mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.073mg Rice
Folate 58µg 97µg Arugula
Vitamin K 0µg 108.6µg Arugula
Tryptophan 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.086g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.049g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.319g Arugula

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice Arugula
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Rice
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.