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Basil vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Basil and Leek

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin A, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Zinc, however, Leek is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 307% more than Leek.
  • Leek has 7 times less Zinc than Basil. Basil has 0.81mg of Zinc, while Leek has 0.12mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, 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.
Basil
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Leek
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.9%
Contains more IronIron +51%
Contains more CopperCopper +220.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +575%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%

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.
Basil
7
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 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Leek
3
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 40% 100% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +782.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~64µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
4
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Leek
1
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +110%
Contains more FatsFats +113.3%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +434%
~equal in Water ~83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Leek
1
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.166 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.04g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Leek Opinion
Calories 23kcal 61kcal Leek
Protein 3.15g 1.5g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.3g Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 12mg Basil
Net carbs 1.05g 12.35g Leek
Carbs 2.65g 14.15g Leek
Magnesium 64mg 28mg Basil
Calcium 177mg 59mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 180mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 2.1mg Basil
Sugar 0.3g 3.9g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g Leek
Copper 0.385mg 0.12mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.12mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 35mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 20mg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 1667IU Basil
Vitamin A 264µg 83µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.92mg Leek
Manganese 1.148mg 0.481mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 1µg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.03mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.4mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.14mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.233mg Leek
Vitamin K 414.8µg 47µg Basil
Folate 68µg 64µg Basil
Choline 11.4mg 9.5mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.004g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.166g Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.012mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.063mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.052mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg 0.096mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.078mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.018mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.055mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.056mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg 0.025mg Basil
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Leek
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
121%
Basil
32%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
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 - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.