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Sugar vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sugar and Arugula

  • Arugula is richer than Sugar in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Arugula is 91% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, granulated 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.
Sugar
Sugar
2
:
8
Arugula
Arugula
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +15900%
Contains more Iron +2820%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +18350%
Contains more Zinc +4600%
Contains more Copper +985.7%
Contains more Manganese +7925%
Sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Arugula
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 Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +15900%
Contains more Iron +2820%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +18350%
Contains more Zinc +4600%
Contains more Copper +985.7%
Contains more Manganese +7925%

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.
Sugar
Sugar
0
:
10
Arugula
Arugula
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Arugula
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
4
Arugula
Arugula
Contains more Carbs +2639.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +458450%
Contains more Other +∞%
Sugar
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Arugula
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 +2639.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +458450%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 2.05g Sugar
Protein 0g 2.58g Arugula
Fats 0g 0.66g Arugula
Carbs 99.98g 3.65g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 25kcal Sugar
Sugar 99.8g 2.05g Arugula
Fiber 0g 1.6g Arugula
Calcium 1mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 0.05mg 1.46mg Arugula
Magnesium 0mg 47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 0mg 52mg Arugula
Potassium 2mg 369mg Arugula
Sodium 1mg 27mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.47mg Arugula
Copper 0.007mg 0.076mg Arugula
Manganese 0.004mg 0.321mg Arugula
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0mg 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.044mg Arugula
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.086mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.305mg Arugula
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.073mg Arugula
Folate 0µg 97µg Arugula
Vitamin K 0µg 108.6µg Arugula
Saturated Fat 0g 0.086g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.049g Arugula
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.319g Arugula

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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?
?
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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.