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Dill vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dill and Leek

  • Leek contains less Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than Dill.
  • Dill's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 81% higher.
  • Leek contains 10 times less Vitamin B2 than Dill. Dill contains 0.296mg of Vitamin B2, while Leek contains 0.03mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Dill weed, fresh and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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.
Dill
8
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2
Leek
Contains more Calcium +252.5%
Contains more Iron +213.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.6%
Contains more Potassium +310%
Contains more Zinc +658.3%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +162.8%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 248% 40% 29% 66% 8% 25% 49% 165% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Calcium +252.5%
Contains more Iron +213.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.6%
Contains more Potassium +310%
Contains more Zinc +658.3%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +162.8%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%

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.
Dill
6
:
4
Leek
Contains more Vitamin A +363%
Contains more Vitamin C +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.6%
Contains more Folate +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 464% 0% 0% 284% 15% 69% 30% 24% 43% 113% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +363%
Contains more Vitamin C +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.6%
Contains more Folate +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
4
:
1
Leek
Contains more Protein +130.7%
Contains more Fats +273.3%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +101.6%
Equal in Water - 83
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +130.7%
Contains more Fats +273.3%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +101.6%
Equal in Water - 83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
1
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2
Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19950%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.7%
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19950%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill Leek Opinion
Net carbs 4.92g 12.35g Leek
Protein 3.46g 1.5g Dill
Fats 1.12g 0.3g Dill
Carbs 7.02g 14.15g Leek
Calories 43kcal 61kcal Leek
Sugar 3.9g Dill
Fiber 2.1g 1.8g Dill
Calcium 208mg 59mg Dill
Iron 6.59mg 2.1mg Dill
Magnesium 55mg 28mg Dill
Phosphorus 66mg 35mg Dill
Potassium 738mg 180mg Dill
Sodium 61mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 0.91mg 0.12mg Dill
Copper 0.146mg 0.12mg Dill
Manganese 1.264mg 0.481mg Dill
Selenium 1µg Leek
Vitamin A 7718IU 1667IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 386µg 83µg Dill
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 85mg 12mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.03mg Dill
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 0.4mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.14mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 150µg 64µg Dill
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.012mg Dill
Threonine 0.068mg 0.063mg Dill
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.052mg Dill
Leucine 0.159mg 0.096mg Dill
Lysine 0.246mg 0.078mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.055mg Dill
Valine 0.154mg 0.056mg Dill
Histidine 0.071mg 0.025mg Dill
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g 0.004g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 0.166g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dill Leek
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
86%
Dill
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dill
Dill is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/nutrients
  2. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.