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Mackerel vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mackerel and Leek?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Choline, yet Leek is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Leek contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw types in this comparison.

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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 +11.9%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +625.7%
Contains more Potassium +188.9%
Contains more Zinc +816.7%
Contains more Selenium +7240%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Calcium +11.9%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +625.7%
Contains more Potassium +188.9%
Contains more Zinc +816.7%
Contains more Selenium +7240%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +20%

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 E +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +961.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Folate +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +502.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
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 E +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +961.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Folate +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +502.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Protein +1133.3%
Contains more Fats +8266.7%
Contains more Other +1176.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +93%
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 +1133.3%
Contains more Fats +8266.7%
Contains more Other +1176.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +93%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3641%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3641%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Leek Opinion
Net carbs 0g 12.35g Leek
Protein 18.5g 1.5g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 0.3g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 14.15g Leek
Calories 305kcal 61kcal Mackerel
Sugar 0g 3.9g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 66mg 59mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 60mg 28mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 35mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 180mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 1.1mg 0.12mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 73.4µg 1µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.92mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.03mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.233mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg Leek
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Leek
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.04g Leek
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.004g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.166g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Leek
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 4430mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.108g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.