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Rosemary vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rosemary and Leek different?

  • Rosemary has more Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Folate than Leek.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Rosemary is 57% higher.
  • Rosemary contains 71 times more Saturated Fat than Leek. While Rosemary contains 2.838g of Saturated Fat, Leek contains only 0.04g.

Rosemary, fresh and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw are the varieties used 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.
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Leek
Contains more Calcium +437.3%
Contains more Iron +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.6%
Contains more Potassium +271.1%
Contains more Zinc +675%
Contains more Copper +150.8%
Contains more Manganese +99.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 96% 250% 65% 29% 59% 4% 26% 101% 126% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Calcium +437.3%
Contains more Iron +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.6%
Contains more Potassium +271.1%
Contains more Zinc +675%
Contains more Copper +150.8%
Contains more Manganese +99.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%

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.
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Leek
Contains more Vitamin A +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +474.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.2%
Contains more Folate +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 73% 9% 36% 18% 49% 78% 82% 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 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +474.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.2%
Contains more Folate +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Protein +120.7%
Contains more Fats +1853.3%
Contains more Carbs +46.3%
Contains more Other +124.8%
Contains more Water +22.5%
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 +120.7%
Contains more Fats +1853.3%
Contains more Carbs +46.3%
Contains more Other +124.8%
Contains more Water +22.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +442.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.901 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +442.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Leek Opinion
Net carbs 6.6g 12.35g Leek
Protein 3.31g 1.5g Rosemary
Fats 5.86g 0.3g Rosemary
Carbs 20.7g 14.15g Rosemary
Calories 131kcal 61kcal Rosemary
Sugar 3.9g Rosemary
Fiber 14.1g 1.8g Rosemary
Calcium 317mg 59mg Rosemary
Iron 6.65mg 2.1mg Rosemary
Magnesium 91mg 28mg Rosemary
Phosphorus 66mg 35mg Rosemary
Potassium 668mg 180mg Rosemary
Sodium 26mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 0.93mg 0.12mg Rosemary
Copper 0.301mg 0.12mg Rosemary
Manganese 0.96mg 0.481mg Rosemary
Selenium 1µg Leek
Vitamin A 2924IU 1667IU Rosemary
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 83µg Rosemary
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 21.8mg 12mg Rosemary
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.03mg Rosemary
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 0.4mg Rosemary
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.14mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.233mg Rosemary
Folate 109µg 64µg Rosemary
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.012mg Rosemary
Threonine 0.136mg 0.063mg Rosemary
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0.052mg Rosemary
Leucine 0.249mg 0.096mg Rosemary
Lysine 0.143mg 0.078mg Rosemary
Methionine 0.047mg 0.018mg Rosemary
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.055mg Rosemary
Valine 0.165mg 0.056mg Rosemary
Histidine 0.066mg 0.025mg Rosemary
Saturated Fat 2.838g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 1.16g 0.004g Rosemary
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 0.166g Rosemary

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rosemary 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
43%
Rosemary
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.798g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.