Leek vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are leek and amaranth different?
- Leek is richer in folate and vitamin B6, while amaranth is higher in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, and zinc.
- Amaranth covers your daily need for manganese, 16% more than leek.
- Leek contains 5 times more vitamin E than amaranth. Leek contains 0.92mg of vitamin E, while amaranth contains 0.19mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index (97) than leek (32).
Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Amaranth grain, cooked types were used 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 CalciumCalcium | +25.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +132.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +616.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +322.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +384.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +190.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +153.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +426.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.1% |
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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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.854mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 148mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 22µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 65mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.113mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 5.5µg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.86mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.8g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.149mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 61kcal | 102kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 1.58g | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 18.69g | 2% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 135mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.9g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 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
26%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals