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Spaghetti vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spaghetti and Arugula

  • Spaghetti has more Selenium, however, Arugula is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Arugula covers your daily Vitamin K needs 91% more than Spaghetti.
  • Arugula has 88 times less Selenium than Spaghetti. Spaghetti has 26.4µg of Selenium, while Arugula has 0.3µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Contains more Selenium +8700%
Contains more Calcium +2185.7%
Contains more Iron +192%
Contains more Magnesium +161.1%
Contains more Potassium +738.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.47
Equal in Manganese - 0.321
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Contains more Selenium +8700%
Contains more Calcium +2185.7%
Contains more Iron +192%
Contains more Magnesium +161.1%
Contains more Potassium +738.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.47
Equal in Manganese - 0.321

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 B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49%
Contains more Folate +1285.7%
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% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 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 B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49%
Contains more Folate +1285.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +124.8%
Contains more Fats +40.9%
Contains more Carbs +745.5%
Contains more Water +47.6%
Contains more Other +400%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 +124.8%
Contains more Fats +40.9%
Contains more Carbs +745.5%
Contains more Water +47.6%
Contains more Other +400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.319
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.319

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 2.05g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 2.58g Spaghetti
Fats 0.93g 0.66g Spaghetti
Carbs 30.86g 3.65g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 25kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g 2.05g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Spaghetti
Calcium 7mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 0.5mg 1.46mg Arugula
Magnesium 18mg 47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 58mg 52mg Spaghetti
Potassium 44mg 369mg Arugula
Sodium 1mg 27mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.47mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.1mg 0.076mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 0.321mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 0.3µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.044mg Arugula
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.086mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.305mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.073mg Arugula
Folate 7µg 97µg Arugula
Vitamin K 0µg 108.6µg Arugula
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 0.086g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 0.049g Spaghetti
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.319g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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 richer in minerals?
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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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.