Leek vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between leek and broccoli?
- Leek is richer in vitamin A, iron, manganese, and copper, yet broccoli is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 86% higher.
- Leek has 3 times more iron than broccoli. Leek has 2.1mg of iron, while broccoli has 0.73mg.
We used Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Broccoli, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +187.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +241.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 AVitamin A | +167.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +643.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +309.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +116.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +113.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.3% |
~equal in
Water
~89.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +336.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.039g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 12mg | 89.2mg | 86% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 101.6µg | 46% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.73mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.21mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.573mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.049mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.117mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 31µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.175mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 316mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 66mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2.5µg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.82g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 6.64g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 18.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.639mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.038g | 1% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.78mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 59mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Folate | 64µg | 63µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.059mg | 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
27%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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.