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Leek vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Leek and Cervelat

  • Leek is richer in Vitamin K, and Folate, yet Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cervelat is 229% higher.
  • Leek contains 36 times more Vitamin K than Cervelat. Leek contains 47µg of Vitamin K, while Cervelat contains 1.3µg.
  • Leek contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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
5
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Contains more Calcium +555.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.1%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +2033.3%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +1930%
Equal in Iron - 2.04
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 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Calcium +555.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.1%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +2033.3%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +1930%
Equal in Iron - 2.04

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +318.2%
Contains more Folate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin K +3515.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +977.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +318.2%
Contains more Folate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin K +3515.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +977.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
2
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Contains more Carbs +324.9%
Contains more Water +83.7%
Contains more Protein +1063.3%
Contains more Fats +10043.3%
Contains more Other +243.8%
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more Carbs +324.9%
Contains more Water +83.7%
Contains more Protein +1063.3%
Contains more Fats +10043.3%
Contains more Other +243.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +324150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +622.9%
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +324150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +622.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 3.33g Leek
Protein 1.5g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 0.3g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 14.15g 3.33g Leek
Calories 61kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 3.9g 0.85g Cervelat
Fiber 1.8g 0g Leek
Calcium 59mg 9mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 2.04mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 14mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 111mg Cervelat
Potassium 180mg 260mg Cervelat
Sodium 20mg 1300mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0.12mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 20.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin A 1667IU 0IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 0µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.22mg Leek
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 12mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.26mg Cervelat
Folate 64µg 2µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 47µg 1.3µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg Leek
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g 11.51g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 1.2g Cervelat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Leek Cervelat
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
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 1280mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.47g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.

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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.