Leek vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between leek and broth?
- Leek is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, and iron, yet broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, choline, and phosphorus.
- Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1037% higher.
- Leek contains less saturated fat.
- Leek has a lower glycemic index than broth.
We used Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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 IronIron | +103.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +220.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +216.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +374.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2700% |
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 | +990.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +515% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1106.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 20mg | 23875mg | 1037% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 28µg | 49% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 0µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.43mg | 31% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 16.66g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 4.48g | 29% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 13.88g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 166mg | 19% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 114.6mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 3.43g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.15mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 2.46mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.03mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 187mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 5.36g | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 1.1mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 267kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.6mg | 9% |
| Folate | 64µg | 32µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 56mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 309mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 18.01g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 18.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 17.36g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.09mg | 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +3556.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1010.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4526.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4583.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2598.8% |
