Cod vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cod and leek
- Cod has more vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, while leek has more vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, manganese, and folate.
- Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3057% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in leek is lower.
- Cod has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cod is 0, while the glycemic index of leek is 32.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +275% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +480% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3210% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +268.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +452.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +328.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3106.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +415.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +586.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +591.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +46900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +814.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1087.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.5% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.14mg | 3057% |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 1µg | 58% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 47µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 0µg | 38% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 1.5g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 35mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.1mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.481mg | 20% |
| Folate | 7µg | 64µg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 12mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 0.4mg | 10% |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 9.5mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.12mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 83µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 180mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 0IU | 5% |
| Carbs | 0g | 14.15g | 5% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 0.92mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.233mg | 1% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 61kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.67g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.131g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.094g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 0.166g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.781mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.447mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.635mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.917mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
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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
731%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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