Arugula vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Arugula and Brussels sprouts?
- Arugula is higher in Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A, and Magnesium, however, Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 78% more.
- Brussels sprouts contain 4 times less Calcium than Arugula. Arugula contains 160mg of Calcium, while Brussels sprouts contain 42mg.
We used Arugula, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +104.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +281% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +433.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +214.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +59% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +104.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +215.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
0.66 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
91.71 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +120% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +145.2% |
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Water
~86g
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Other
~1.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.319 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +113% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -27.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47862.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 25kcal | 43kcal |
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| Protein | 2.58g | 3.38g |
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| Fats | 0.66g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 15mg | 85mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.05g | 5.15g |
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| Carbs | 3.65g | 8.95g |
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| Magnesium | 47mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 42mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 389mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.4mg |
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| Sugar | 2.05g | 2.2g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.8g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.07mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 69mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 25mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2373IU | 754IU |
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| Vitamin A | 119µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.88mg |
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| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.337mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.139mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 0.745mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.219mg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 177µg |
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| Folate | 97µg | 61µg |
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| Choline | 15.3mg | 19.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.086g | 0.062g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.049g | 0.023g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 153g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg |
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| Threonine | 0.12mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.132mg |
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| Leucine | 0.152mg |
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| Lysine | 0.154mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg |
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| Valine | 0.155mg |
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| Histidine | 0.076mg |
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| Fructose | 0.93g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.