Macaroon vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between macaroon and leek
- Macaroon is higher in copper, fiber, and selenium, yet leek is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
- Macaroon covers your daily saturated fat needs 100% more than leek.
- Macaroon contains 7 times more selenium than leek. While macaroon contains 6.8µg of selenium, leek contains only 1µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in leek is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 CopperCopper | +124.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +508.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +580% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1080% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +156.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +384.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4172.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2033.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7416.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +332.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +621.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +388% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.099g | 0.04g | 91% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 47µg | 38% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 0.3g | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Calories | 460kcal | 61kcal | 20% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.12mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 2.1mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 14.15g | 16% |
| Folate | 3µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.8g | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 1µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.233mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 20mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 83µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.92mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0.004g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.166g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 180mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 9.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.059g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.