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Sardine vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sardine and Leek

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Leek is richer in Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 373% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
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Leek
Contains more Calcium +547.5%
Contains more Iron +39%
Contains more Magnesium +39.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +120.6%
Contains more Zinc +991.7%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Selenium +5170%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Manganese +345.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Calcium +547.5%
Contains more Iron +39%
Contains more Magnesium +39.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +120.6%
Contains more Zinc +991.7%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Selenium +5170%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Manganese +345.4%

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 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +656.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1443.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin K +1707.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +656.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1443.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin K +1707.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Protein +1541.3%
Contains more Fats +3716.7%
Contains more Other +311.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.2%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +1541.3%
Contains more Fats +3716.7%
Contains more Other +311.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96625%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3001.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96625%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3001.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine 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 Sardine Leek Opinion
Net carbs 0g 12.35g Leek
Protein 24.62g 1.5g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.3g Sardine
Carbs 0g 14.15g Leek
Calories 208kcal 61kcal Sardine
Sugar 0g 3.9g Sardine
Fiber 0g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 382mg 59mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 2.1mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 28mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 35mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 180mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 1.31mg 0.12mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.12mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 52.7µg 1µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.92mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.06mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.03mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.4mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.14mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 10µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.012mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.063mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.052mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.096mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.078mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.018mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.055mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.056mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.025mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Leek
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.04g Leek
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.004g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.166g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Leek
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Sardine
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.488g)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.