Calories in Arugula

5kcal per 1 cup (20 g)

25 kcal per 100 g · about 0% of a 2,000-kcal day

Peppery and delicate, arugula is about 5 calories a cup — effectively free salad volume. It wilts nicely onto warm pizza or pasta too.

Arugula nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 cup
Calories25 kcal5 kcal
Protein2.6 g0.5 g
Carbs3.7 g0.7 g
Fat0.7 g0.1 g
Fiber1.6 g0.3 g
Sugar2.1 g0.4 g

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