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Brussels sprouts vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brussels sprouts and Arugula?

  • Brussels sprouts are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Arugula is richer in Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A, and Magnesium.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 78% more.
  • Arugula contains 480 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 153g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Arugula contains 0.319g.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Arugula, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +433.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +281%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.9%
~equal in Potassium ~369mg
~equal in Iron ~1.46mg
~equal in Copper ~0.076mg
~equal in Sodium ~27mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.321mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 50% 142% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +214.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +59%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.086mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
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 ProteinProtein +31%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +145.2%
Contains more FatsFats +120%
~equal in Water ~91.71g
~equal in Other ~1.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47862.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +113%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Arugula Opinion
Calories 43kcal 25kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 2.58g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.66g Arugula
Vitamin C 85mg 15mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 2.05g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 3.65g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 47mg Arugula
Calcium 42mg 160mg Arugula
Potassium 389mg 369mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 1.46mg Arugula
Sugar 2.2g 2.05g Arugula
Fiber 3.8g 1.6g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.076mg Arugula
Zinc 0.42mg 0.47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 69mg 52mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 27mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 754IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A 38µg 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.43mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.321mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.3µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.044mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.086mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.305mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.073mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 108.6µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 97µg Arugula
Choline 19.1mg 15.3mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.086g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.049g Arugula
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.319g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Arugula
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Brussels sprouts
49%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
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.

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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.