Leek vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between leek and chicken fingers?
- Leek is higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, and iron, yet chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
- Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 49% more.
- Leek has 152 times more vitamin A than chicken fingers. While leek has 1667IU of vitamin A, chicken fingers have only 11IU.
- The amount of sodium in leek is lower.
- The glycemic index of leek is lower.
We used Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Fast foods, chicken tenders types 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 CalciumCalcium | +247.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +187.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +491.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +705.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1650% |
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 | +2666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +487.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +236.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +244.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +496.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1954.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +788.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +360% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 8.217mg | 49% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 5.783g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 282mg | 35% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 19.22g | 35% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 8µg | 33% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 769mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 17.5µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 1.244mg | 22% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 13.95g | 21% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.73mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 3.17mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.426mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 4.83g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 1.1mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 2.493g | 11% |
| Folate | 64µg | 19µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.179mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.228mg | 11% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 271kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 3µg | 9% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 43.7mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.069mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 373mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 17.25g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.052g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
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:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +78% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1181.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4550% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +180% |
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
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +120650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3383.7% |
