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Cheesecake vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheesecake and arugula?

  • Cheesecake is richer in selenium, while arugula is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.
  • Arugula's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 87% higher.
  • Cheesecake has a higher glycemic index (50) than arugula (32).

We used Cheesecake commercially prepared and Arugula, raw types in this comparison.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 +78.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1633.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +327.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +310%
Contains more IronIron +131.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +280%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.47mg

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2368.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +438.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +113.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3309.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +598.6%
Contains more WaterWater +101.1%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17520.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +402.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin K 4.4µg 108.6µg 87%
Saturated fat 9.921g 0.086g 45%
Fats 22.5g 0.66g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 0.049g 21%
Folate 18µg 97µg 20%
Sodium 438mg 27mg 18%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 15mg 16%
Calories 321kcal 25kcal 15%
Calcium 51mg 160mg 11%
Iron 0.63mg 1.46mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.319g 9%
Selenium 5.2µg 0.3µg 9%
Magnesium 11mg 47mg 9%
Potassium 90mg 369mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.086mg 8%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.321mg 8%
Carbs 25.5g 3.65g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Phosphorus 93mg 52mg 6%
Choline 45.9mg 15.3mg 6%
Copper 0.02mg 0.076mg 6%
Protein 5.5g 2.58g 6%
Fiber 0.4g 1.6g 5%
Vitamin A 159µg 119µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.437mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.073mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.044mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.43mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.305mg 1%
Net carbs 25.1g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 2.05g N/A
Zinc 0.51mg 0.47mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
19%
Cheesecake
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.