Chicory vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chicory and leek?
- Chicory is higher in fiber, yet leek is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin A, copper, and folate.
- Leek's daily need coverage for iron is 23% more.
- Chicory has 2 times more fiber than leek. While chicory has 3.1g of fiber, leek has only 1.8g.
- The glycemic index of chicory is lower.
We used Chicory, witloof, raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +210.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +775% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +381% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +454.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +73% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +253.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +277.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 2.1mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.481mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.233mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 12mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 83µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Folate | 37µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.8g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 4g | 14.15g | 3% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.16mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 61kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.166g | 1% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 180mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.9g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.062mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.024g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.035mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.041mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
6%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicory is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)