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Rye vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rye and arugula

  • Rye has more manganese, fiber, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5, while arugula has more vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 98% higher.
  • Arugula contains 46 times less selenium than rye. Rye contains 13.9µg of selenium, while arugula contains 0.3µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +134%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.2%
Contains more IronIron +80.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +382.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +463.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +538.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +702.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%

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.
Rye
Rye
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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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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 EVitamin E +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +618.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +302.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1740.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +155.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 +300.8%
Contains more FatsFats +147%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1978.4%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
Contains more WaterWater +765.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +324.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Arugula DV% diff.
Manganese 2.577mg 0.321mg 98%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 108.6µg 86%
Fiber 15.1g 1.6g 54%
Phosphorus 332mg 52mg 40%
Copper 0.367mg 0.076mg 32%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.305mg 25%
Selenium 13.9µg 0.3µg 25%
Carbs 75.86g 3.65g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.044mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.437mg 20%
Zinc 2.65mg 0.47mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.073mg 17%
Protein 10.34g 2.58g 16%
Calories 338kcal 25kcal 16%
Folate 38µg 97µg 15%
Iron 2.63mg 1.46mg 15%
Magnesium 110mg 47mg 15%
Calcium 24mg 160mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.086mg 13%
Vitamin A 1µg 119µg 13%
Potassium 510mg 369mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.43mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0.319g 3%
Choline 30.4mg 15.3mg 3%
Sodium 2mg 27mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.197g 0.086g 1%
Fats 1.63g 0.66g 1%
Net carbs 60.76g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 0.98g 2.05g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 0.049g 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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.

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.