Leek vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between leek and macaroon
- Leek is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, yet macaroon is higher in copper, fiber, and selenium.
- Macaroon covers your daily saturated fat needs 100% more than leek.
- The amount of saturated fat in leek is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Cookies, coconut macaroon.
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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 | +1080% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +156.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +508.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +580% |
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 | +384.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4172.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +621.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7416.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +332.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +388% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 20.099g | 91% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 1.1µg | 38% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 22.55g | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Calories | 61kcal | 460kcal | 20% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.269mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.82mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 61.22g | 16% |
| Folate | 64µg | 3µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 5.1g | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 6.8µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.096mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 241mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.73mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 5mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 68mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 1.61g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.81g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.02g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 123mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 56.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 45.16g | N/A |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 9.1mg | 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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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.059g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.