Leek vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between leek and Brussels sprouts
- Leek is richer in vitamin A, iron, manganese, and copper, yet Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for Brussels sprouts is 108% higher.
- Leek contains 2 times more vitamin A than Brussels sprouts. Leek contains 1667IU of vitamin A, while Brussels sprouts contain 754IU.
Food types used in this article are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Brussels sprouts, 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 | +21.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60% |
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 | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +608.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +276.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.5% |
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Fats
~0.3g
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Water
~86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +475% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92068.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 153g | 1019% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 177µg | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 85mg | 81% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.4mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.139mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 389mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.337mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 69mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 38µg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.38g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.309mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 8.95g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 19.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.745mg | 2% |
| Folate | 64µg | 61µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.219mg | 1% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 20mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.076mg | 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%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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