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Brie vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brie and Arugula

  • Brie is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Arugula is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Arugula covers your daily Vitamin K needs 89% more than Brie.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Arugula is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, brie and Arugula, raw.

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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.
Brie
Brie
4
:
6
Arugula
Arugula
Contains more Calcium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.5%
Contains more Zinc +406.4%
Contains more Selenium +4733.3%
Contains more Iron +192%
Contains more Magnesium +135%
Contains more Potassium +142.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +844.1%
Brie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Arugula
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Calcium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.5%
Contains more Zinc +406.4%
Contains more Selenium +4733.3%
Contains more Iron +192%
Contains more Magnesium +135%
Contains more Potassium +142.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +844.1%

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.
Brie
Brie
7
:
5
Arugula
Arugula
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +504.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +300.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4621.7%
Brie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Arugula
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +504.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +300.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4621.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
3
:
2
Arugula
Arugula
Contains more Protein +704.3%
Contains more Fats +4093.9%
Contains more Other +92.9%
Contains more Carbs +711.1%
Contains more Water +89.4%
Brie
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Arugula
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +704.3%
Contains more Fats +4093.9%
Contains more Other +92.9%
Contains more Carbs +711.1%
Contains more Water +89.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
2
:
1
Arugula
Arugula
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16253.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Brie
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Arugula
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16253.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brie Arugula
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 2.05g Arugula
Protein 20.75g 2.58g Brie
Fats 27.68g 0.66g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 3.65g Arugula
Calories 334kcal 25kcal Brie
Sugar 0.45g 2.05g Brie
Fiber 0g 1.6g Arugula
Calcium 184mg 160mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 1.46mg Arugula
Magnesium 20mg 47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 188mg 52mg Brie
Potassium 152mg 369mg Arugula
Sodium 629mg 27mg Arugula
Zinc 2.38mg 0.47mg Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.076mg Arugula
Manganese 0.034mg 0.321mg Arugula
Selenium 14.5µg 0.3µg Brie
Vitamin A 592IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 119µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.044mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.086mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.305mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.437mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.073mg Brie
Folate 65µg 97µg Arugula
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg 108.6µg Arugula
Tryptophan 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Arugula
Saturated Fat 17.41g 0.086g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 0.049g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.319g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Arugula
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
46%
Brie
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.324g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.