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Arugula

Raw · Leafy Greens

60/100A tier

Calories25

Protein2.6g

Fiber2.5g

Sodium27mg

Sugar—g

Graded A — 60 out of 100, #6 of 45 vegetables. Low energy density carries the score (88/100); micronutrients drags it down (26/100).

The short version: Peppery, calcium-rich, and basically free calorically.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Calories25

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.3g0%

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 27mg1%

Dietary Fiber 2.5g9%

Protein 2.6g5%

Vitamin K 109mcg91%

Folate 97mcg24%

Vitamin C 15mg17%

* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 60

Low energy density ×1088

Clean label ×1586

Fiber ×2583

Protein ×1069

Micronutrients ×4026

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#6 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Arugula healthy?

It grades A — 60 out of 100, #6 of 45 vegetables in our system. Peppery, calcium-rich, and basically free calorically.

How many calories are in Arugula?

25 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Arugula calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.