Ginger vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between ginger and leek
- Ginger has more copper and potassium; however, leek has more vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, folate, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
- Leek's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 39% more.
- Ginger has 2 times more potassium than leek. Ginger has 415mg of potassium, while leek has 180mg.
- Leek has a higher glycemic index than ginger.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Ginger root, 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 | +53.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +268.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.9% |
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 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +203.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +46900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +481.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
~equal in
Water
~83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3750% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.166g
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 47µg | 39% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.1mg | 19% |
| Folate | 11µg | 64µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.12mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.481mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 83µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 180mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.233mg | 6% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 9.5mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.92mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 61kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 14.15g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.166g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
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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
9%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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