Arugula leaves, also known as salad rocket or roquette or rucola, are a member of mustard or Brassicaceae plant family. Arugula leaves are commonly used as salad greens and due to high content of glucosinolates (sulphur containing compound), arugula leaves have a slight acrid flavor.
The leaves of arugula are vividly green, deeply lobed and attached to a pale creamy-green stem. For maximum mustardy flavor, harvest the leaves when they are 3 or 4 inches long when they are fully mature. Immature arugula leaves are selected when a mild flavor profile is needed.
Over-maturing of leaves will cause them to taste bitter. Arugula leaves have a peppery and slightly nutty and mustardy taste.
Scientific name of Arugula
Eruca Sativa
Other names of Arugula
- Roquette
- Salad rocket
- Garden rocket
- Rugula
- Rucola
Calories by source in Arugula
- Calories by carbohydrate in Arugula = 52%
- Calories by fat in Arugula = 22%
- Calories by protein in Arugula = 25%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Arugula
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Arugula = 70%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Arugula = 19%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Arugula = 11%
Nutrition facts of Arugula
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.66 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 2.58 | GRAM | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.65 | GRAM | 1% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Arugula, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Arugula, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Arugula
- Select arugula leaves with bright green color and crisp texture
- Select leaves with dry stem. stem should not be sticky or slimy
Availability of Arugula
- Generally arugula leaves are available round the year
How to store Arugula
- In a plastic bag, place Arugula loosely wrapped in moist paper towels and refrigerate for up to three days
Complete nutrition facts of Arugula
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