Leek vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between leek and coffee
- Leek is higher than coffee in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin C, copper, fiber, and vitamin E.
- Leek covers your daily vitamin K needs 39% more than coffee.
- The glycemic index of coffee is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.
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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 | +833.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2850% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +267.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1066.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1991.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +9100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +46900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +265.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1150% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16500% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +275% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 0.1µg | 39% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.01mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.023mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.001mg | 18% |
| Folate | 64µg | 2µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.002mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 40mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 0g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.014mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 1kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.12g | 3% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.254mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2.6mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.001g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.191mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.002mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)