USDA-derived generic food data

What is the nutrition score of Rocket (Arugula)?

Per 100g, Rocket (Arugula) has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 16/100. Its strongest contributions are Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.

Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.

Daily Nutrient Contribution

16/100

9 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.

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Nutrition facts

The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for a handful (20g).

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NutrientPer 100gPer a handful
Calories25 kcal5 kcal
Protein3 g1 g
Carbs4 g1 g
Fat1 g0 g
Fiber2 g0 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium27 mg5 mg
Potassium369 mg74 mg
Calcium160 mg32 mg
Iron1.5 mg0.3 mg
Magnesium47 mg9 mg
Zinc0.5 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin C15 mg3 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate97 µg19 µg

Where Rocket (Arugula) contributes most

These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.

Vitamin K

100%

109 µg per 100g

Folate

49%

97 µg per 100g

Vitamin C

38%

15 mg per 100g

Calcium

23%

160 mg per 100g

Sat fat

0 g per 100g

Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.

Sodium

27 mg per 100g

Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.

Source and limits

This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.

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