Arugula: Calories and Nutrition Analysis

Also known as (other names): Argula lettuce, Salad rocket


Arugula - calories, kcal

Calories in arugula

100g of arugula leaves contain about 25 calories (kcal).
Calories per: ounce | handful | cup | half cup

For example, a handful of arugula leaves (10 g) contain about 3 calories.

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Nutrition Facts

Arugula
Serving size:
handful of arugula leaves (10 g)  change
handful (10g)cup (20g)half cup (10g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Calories
3

% Daily Value

Total Fat 0.07g
0%

Cholesterol 0mg
0%

Sodium 2.7mg
0%

Total Carbohydrates 0.37g
0%

Dietary Fiber 0.16g
1%

Protein 0.26g
1%

Vitaminium C 1.5mg
2%

Calcium 16mg
1%

Iron 0.15mg
1%

Potassium 36.9mg
1%

* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in arugula
47% CARBS
33% PROTEIN
19% FAT

To visualize how much 3 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of handful of arugula is similar to that of, for example:

  • less than half of sugar cube

Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about arugula nutrition.

handful of arugula leaves (10 g) has 3 kcal. For burning these calories you have to:
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Calories in Arugula Compared with Others in Vegetables Category

100g of Arugula

Nutrition

  • Calories25
  • Carbs Total3.65 g
  • Dietary fiber1.6 g
  • Fat0.66 g
  • Protein2.58 g

Vitamins

  • Vit A2373 IU
  • Vit B1 (Thiamine)0.044 mg
  • Vit B2 (riboflavin)0.086 mg
  • Vit B3 (Niacin)0.305 mg
  • Vit B50.437 mg
  • Vit B60.073 mg
  • Vit B9 (Folic acid)97 mcg
  • Vit C15 mg
  • Vit E0.43 mg
  • Vit K108.6 mcg

Minerals

  • Potassium369 mg
  • Phosphorus52 mg
  • Magnessium47 mg
  • Calcium160 mg
  • Sodium27 mg
  • Iron1.46 mg
  • Zink0.47 mg

Per 100 g, Arugula is an excellent source of vitamin K (91% DV) and an excellent source of vitamin B9 (folate) (24% DV).

Vitamin K is needed for normal blood clotting. The FDA Daily Value is 120 µg.

How many calories are in arugula leaves?

  • Handful of arugula leaves (10g)3 kcal
  • Cup of arugula (20g)5 kcal
  • Half cup of arugula (10g)3 kcal
  • Ounce (oz) of arugula leaves7 kcal
Arugula - caloies, wieght

About the data

Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.

Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.

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