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Leek vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Leek and Cassava

  • Leek has more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Cassava is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Leek covers your daily Vitamin K needs 38% more than Cassava.
  • Cassava has 83 times less Vitamin A RAE than Leek. Leek has 83µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cassava has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Cassava, 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.
Leek
7
:
Contains more Calcium +268.8%
Contains more Iron +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +25.3%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.6%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +268.8%
Contains more Iron +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +25.3%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.6%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%

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.
Leek
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +12723.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +384.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.8%
Contains more Folate +137%
Contains more Vitamin K +2373.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +12723.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +384.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.8%
Contains more Folate +137%
Contains more Vitamin K +2373.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
4
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Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Water +39.1%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +169%
Equal in Protein - 1.36
Equal in Fats - 0.28
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Water +39.1%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +169%
Equal in Protein - 1.36
Equal in Fats - 0.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1775%
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1775%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Leek Cassava
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 1.5g 1.36g Leek
Fats 0.3g 0.28g Leek
Carbs 14.15g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 61kcal 160kcal Cassava
Sugar 3.9g 1.7g Cassava
Fiber 1.8g 1.8g
Calcium 59mg 16mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 0.27mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 27mg Leek
Potassium 180mg 271mg Cassava
Sodium 20mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 0.12mg 0.34mg Cassava
Copper 0.12mg 0.1mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.384mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 0.7µg Leek
Vitamin A 1667IU 13IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 1µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.19mg Leek
Vitamin C 12mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.087mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.048mg Cassava
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.854mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.107mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.088mg Leek
Folate 64µg 27µg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg 1.9µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.063mg 0.028mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.027mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg 0.039mg Leek
Lysine 0.078mg 0.044mg Leek
Methionine 0.018mg 0.011mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.026mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg 0.035mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg 0.02mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.074g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.075g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0.048g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Leek Cassava
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
35%
Leek
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/nutrients
  2. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.