Calories in Arugula, baby, raw
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Arugula, baby, raw contains 26 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (85 g) provides about 22 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 21% from protein and 9% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 112% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 37% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 22% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 25.9 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.33 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 86.9 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 1.7 g | 3% |
| Vitamin C M | 101 mg | 112% |
| Folate (B9) M | 149 µg | 37% |
| Calcium M | 204 mg | 16% |
| Iron M | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium M | 42.6 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus M | 51.2 mg | 4% |
| Potassium M | 407 mg | 9% |
| Zinc M | 0.35 mg | 3% |
| Copper M | 0.083 mg | 9% |
| Manganese M | 0.51 mg | 22% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 21%
- Carbohydrates 69%
- Fat 9%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.7 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.33 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium86.9 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (3)
| Water M | 90.9 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 0.26 g |
| Ash M | 1.7 g |
Other forms of Arugula
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arugula, raw Raw | 25 | 2.6 g | 3.7 g | 0.66 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach, raw Raw | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.39 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Cabbage, common (danish, domestic, and pointed types), freshly harvest, raw Raw | 24 | 1.2 g | 5.4 g | 0.18 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw arugula?
100 g of raw arugula has 26 kcal. Reference amount, racc (85 g): about 22 kcal.
How much protein is in raw arugula?
Raw arugula contains 1.7 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.4 g in reference amount, racc (85 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw arugula?
Raw arugula has 5.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.3 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw arugula?
Raw arugula contains 0.33 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw arugula contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (112% DV), Folate (B9) (37% DV), manganese (22% DV), calcium (16% DV) and magnesium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw arugula?
100 g contains 86.9 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 2710822. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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