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Arugula calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of arugula contains 25 calories, with 2.6 g of protein, 3.7 g of carbohydrate and 0.7 g of fat. It provides 1.6 g of fiber and 2.1 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 33% Carbs 47% Fat 20%
How arugula compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arugula | 25 kcal | 2.6 g | 3.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Arugula/rocket | 25 kcal | 2.6 g | 3.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Borage, cooked | 25 kcal | 2.1 g | 3.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Pokeberry shoot, raw | 23 kcal | 2.6 g | 3.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Taro leaves, steamed | 24 kcal | 2.7 g | 4 g | 0.4 g |
Nutrition facts for arugula
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 25 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.7 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Sugar | 2.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in arugula
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 109 µg | 90% |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.32 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 119 µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 47 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common arugula servings
How many calories in a portion of arugula — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 leaf (2 g) | 0.5 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| ½ cup (10 g) | 2.5 kcal | 0.3 g | 0.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 25 kcal | 3 g | 4 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in arugula?
Arugula has 25 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in arugula?
Arugula contains 2.6 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in arugula?
Arugula contains 2.1 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is arugula low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Arugula has 3.7 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these arugula calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
Related foods
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169387 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
