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Source of vitamins A and K and fiber
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (shredded) of Arugula with carrot (55 g) has 17 calories. That works out to 30 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.8 g of carbs, 1.1 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 53.4 µg of Vitamin K covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (shredded) · 55 g
17
KCAL / 55G
Carbs
2.8g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.1g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.3g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 24% · Fat 15%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (shredded) | 55 g | 17 kcal |
| ½ cup (shredded) | 28 g | 8 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (shredded) | 80 g | 24 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 30 kcal |
| 2 cup (shredded) | 110 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 66 kcal |
Calculated from 30 calories per 100 g.
Arugula with carrot is easy to make by tossing washed, dried arugula with grated carrot. Dress it with olive oil and lemon juice just before serving so the leaves stay crisp.
A lemon-and-olive-oil dressing is a natural match for arugula with carrot. Its acidity balances the carrot’s sweetness and the arugula’s peppery bite; a little balsamic vinegar also works if you prefer a sweeter dressing.
Grated carrot mixes evenly through arugula with carrot, while thin ribbons add more crunch and a distinct texture. Avoid thick chunks, which can overwhelm the delicate leaves.
Balance the peppery bitterness in arugula with carrot with lemon juice, olive oil, and the carrot’s natural sweetness. Choose young arugula leaves for a milder taste, and serve the salad soon after dressing it.
Yes, you can wash and dry the arugula and grate the carrot ahead, but keep them separate and add the dressing just before serving. Once dressed, arugula with carrot wilts and releases moisture.
Arugula with carrot pairs well with grilled vegetables, fish, eggs, and bean dishes. Its fresh, peppery flavor also cuts through richer mains, making it a useful side salad.
Yes, walnuts add crunch to arugula with carrot, while crumbled cheese makes it more savory. Add nuts just before serving to keep them crisp, and taste before adding salt if the cheese is salty.
Arugula with carrot is usually served raw as a salad, which keeps the leaves fresh and the carrot crunchy. If adding arugula to a warm dish, stir it in at the end rather than cooking it for long.
Store washed, thoroughly dried arugula separately from the carrot in a covered container in the refrigerator. Keep the salad undressed until serving; dressed arugula with carrot loses its crisp texture quickly.
Yes, arugula with carrot can be part of everyday meals, alongside a variety of other vegetables. If you take blood-thinning medication, ask your healthcare professional how to keep your intake of vitamin-K-rich greens consistent.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
53.35µg · 44% DV
Vitamin A
170.5µg · 19% DV
Vitamin C
10.45mg · 12% DV
Folate
42.9µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.15mg · 7% DV
Calcium
60mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
20mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
158mg · 5% DV
Sodium
15mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 17 calories in 1 cup (shredded) (55 g):
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Arugula with carrot brings peppery, tender arugula leaves together with grated or finely cut carrot. It is an easy salad combination rather than a dish with one fixed regional recipe, and can be adjusted to whatever is fresh and available.
Serve it as a crisp side with grilled food, sandwiches or a simple home-cooked meal; a lemon and olive-oil dressing balances the greens’ bite and the carrot’s gentle sweetness. It provides fibre and vitamins A and K, while remaining light at about 30 calories per 100 g. For a more substantial salad, add beans or chickpeas; use just enough dressing to coat the leaves without weighing them down.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.13g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.