Leek vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Leek and Cardoon different?
- Leek is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, while Cardoon is higher in Copper, and Potassium.
- Leek covers your daily need of Iron 18% more than Cardoon.
- Leek is lower in Sodium.
Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Cardoon, raw 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 IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.7% |
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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.4% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +247.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
~equal in
Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +304.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +350% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 61kcal | 17kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 0.7g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 12mg | 2mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.35g | 2.47g |
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| Carbs | 14.15g | 4.07g |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 59mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 180mg | 400mg |
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.7mg |
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| Sugar | 3.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.231mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 23mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 170mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1667IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 83µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.92mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.256mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.03mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.338mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin K | 47µg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 68µg |
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| Choline | 9.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0.018g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.041g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.063mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.052mg |
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| Leucine | 0.096mg |
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| Lysine | 0.078mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg |
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| Valine | 0.056mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
32%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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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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.