Nutrition referenceArugula is a peppery leafy green used in salads and as a garnish. Per 100 g it provides about 31 calories with 5.4 g carbs.
Nutrition facts
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F007712 · Australian Food Composition Database Release3, December2025
About this food
Arugula, also called rocket, is a leafy green with a peppery, slightly bitter flavor. It is eaten raw in salads, used as a pizza topping, or wilted into pasta dishes.
Nutritionally, arugula is very low in calories. Per 100 g it provides about 31 kcal, 5.37 g of carbohydrates, 1.65 g of protein, 0.32 g of fat, and 2.3 g of dietary fiber.
Arugula is mostly water and is a popular salad green. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Plan your portion
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical cup of arugula (about 20 g) provides roughly 6 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 31 kcal | 5.4 g | 1.6 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 cup | 20 g | 6.2 kcal | 1.1 g | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 cups | 40 g | 12.4 kcal | 2.1 g | 0.7 g | 0.1 g |
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Questions and answers
Arugula provides about 31 calories per 100 g.
Yes. Arugula provides only about 31 calories and 0.3 g of fat per 100 g.
Arugula provides about 204 mg of calcium per 100 g.
