Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 serving |
|---|---|---|
| kcal | 28 kcal | 8 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Carbs | 3.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g | 0.6 g |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 9 mg |
Where it stands in its category
Arugula ranks #16 of 82 in the Vegetables/Salad category by calories per 100 g (lowest to highest); the category average is 70 kcal per 100 g, so it is 60% below average. 33% of its calories come from protein; a strong protein option.
Burning the 8 kcal in one 1 serving (30 g) takes about 2 minutes of brisk walking (~4.5 kcal/min at 70 kg) or 1 minutes of running (~10 kcal/min).
Where the calories come from
Protein %33Carbs %47Fat %20
Share of a daily budget
One serving of Arugula is 0% of a 2,000 kcal reference day. Find your own number with the calorie calculator.
What to eat instead
- Lower-calorie options in the same category: Pickled Vegetable Salad (27 kcal/100 g), White Cabbage (25 kcal/100 g), Roasted Eggplant (24 kcal/100 g)
- More protein for similar calories: Boiled Spinach (3 g/100 g)
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