Arugula

Arugula

Arugula, also called rocket, roquette, rugula and rucola, is a member of the Cruciferous family of vegetables.

With it's peppery mustard flavor, arugula is rich in cancer-fighting nutrients including sulforaphane, and is also an excellent source of vitamins A and C.

Arugula is sold in small bunches with roots attached and also avaialble from Earthbound Farm pre-washed in salad bags. It makes a spicy addition to salads, soups and sautéed vegetable dishes.

Estimated Glycemic Load=0
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1,904

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin A, Vitamin K
*Good Source of: Vitamin C, Folate
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

The leaves should be bright green and fresh looking. Arugula is very perishable and should be tightly wrapped in a plastic bag and refrigerated for no more than 2 days.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 3-cup(s) ARUGULA,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.86

Calories: 15

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.4 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.05 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.19 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	102 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	2.2 g	*
Sugars	1.2 g	*
Fiber	0.96 g	*
Protein	1.6 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	1423.8 IU	28%
Vitamin C	9mg	15%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.26 IU	1%
Vitamin B6	0.04 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	65.2 mg	82%
Folate	58.2 mcg	15%
Niacin	0.18 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.05 mg	3%
Thiamin	0.03 mg	2%
MINERALS
Calcium	96 mg	10%
Copper	0.05 mg	2%
Iron	0.88 mg	5%
Magnesium	28.2 mg	7%
Manganese	0.19 mg	10%
Phosphorous	31.2 mg	3%
Potassium	221.4 mg	6%
Selenium	0.18 mcg	0%
Sodium	16.2 mg	1%
Zinc	0.28 mg	2%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	854.4 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	2133 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).