Leek vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are leek and chicken soup different?
- Leek is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, fiber, and vitamin E, while chicken soup is higher in vitamin B3.
- Leek covers your daily need for vitamin K, 39% more than chicken soup.
- Chicken soup has a higher glycemic index (52) than leek (32).
Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
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 | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +282% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +296% |
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:
2.52 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
3.53 g
Water:
92.15 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +300.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11% |
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
0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.3% |
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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 0.2µg | 39% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.21mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 5µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.061mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 1µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.584mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.054mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 143mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.085mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 3.53g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 180mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.52g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.321g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.582g | 1% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 36kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 3.53g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 9.2mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.213g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.281g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $0.4)