Asparagus vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between asparagus and leek?
- Asparagus is higher in vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B1, yet leek is higher in vitamin A, manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
- Leek's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 18% more.
- Asparagus has 5 times more vitamin B2 than leek. While asparagus has 0.141mg of vitamin B2, leek has only 0.03mg.
We used Asparagus, 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 | +12.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +204.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +370% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +264.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +232% |
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Saturated fat
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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 Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.481mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.233mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.03mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 83µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 47µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Folate | 52µg | 64µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 14.15g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 61kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.92mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 180mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.166g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Choline | 16mg | 9.5mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 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?
Leek is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.04 g)
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.
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.