Calories in Arugula

📏 Serving Size: 1 cup (20.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 5.0
  • Total Fat 0.1 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 5.4 mg
  • Potassium 73.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 0.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.3 g
  • Sugars 0.4 g
  • Protein 0.5 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 474.6 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 3.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.1 mg
  • Calcium 32.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 19.4 µg
  • Iron 0.3 mg
  • Magnesium 9.4 mg
  • Manganese 0.1 mg
  • Niacin 0.1 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.1 mg
  • Phosphorus 10.4 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.1 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

Arugula is a very low-calorie food at 5.0 calories per serving (1 cup (20.0g)), making it a smart choice for calorie-conscious diets. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 0.7g per serving (47.3% of calories).

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Carb / Keto-Friendly ✅ Low Fat ✅ Low Calorie

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Arugula, Raw.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Arugula. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Arugula contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories5.0 kcal0.2%
Total Fat0.1 g0%
Saturated Fat0.0 g0%
Sodium5.4 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0.7 g0%
Dietary Fiber0.3 g1%
Total Sugars0.4 g1%
Protein0.5 g1%
Vitamin A474.6 IU9%
Vitamin C3.0 mg3%
Vitamin E0.1 mg1%
Thiamin (B-1)0.01 mg1%
Riboflavin (B-2)0.02 mg1%
Niacin (B-3)0.1 mg0%
Pantothenic Acid (B-5)0.09 mg2%
Vitamin B-60.01 mg1%
Folate19.4 µg5%
Calcium32.0 mg2%
Iron0.3 mg2%
Potassium73.8 mg2%
Magnesium9.4 mg2%
Phosphorus10.4 mg1%
Zinc0.1 mg1%
Copper0.02 mg2%
Manganese0.06 mg3%
Selenium0.1 µg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Arugula accounts for 0.2% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 47.3% of the calories.

Fat 19.2%
Carbs 47.3%
Protein 33.4%
Fat 19.2% Carbs 47.3% Protein 33.4%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 5.0 calories in Arugula? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 0.4 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 0.9 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 0.5 min
HIIT 0.5 min
House Cleaning 1.4 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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