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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, 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 Sodium 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.
Leek
5
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Contains more Calcium +1080%
Contains more Iron +156.1%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.3%
Contains more Zinc +508.3%
Contains more Copper +124.2%
Contains more Selenium +580%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
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 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +1080%
Contains more Iron +156.1%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.3%
Contains more Zinc +508.3%
Contains more Copper +124.2%
Contains more Selenium +580%
Equal in Magnesium - 29

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +384.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.7%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
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% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +384.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.7%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
1
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Contains more Water +621.7%
Contains more Protein +101.3%
Contains more Fats +7416.7%
Contains more Carbs +332.7%
Contains more Other +62.9%
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Water +621.7%
Contains more Protein +101.3%
Contains more Fats +7416.7%
Contains more Carbs +332.7%
Contains more Other +62.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388%
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Leek Macaroon
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 1.5g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0.3g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 14.15g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 61kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Sugar 3.9g 45.16g Leek
Fiber 1.8g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 59mg 5mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 0.82mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 35mg 68mg Macaroon
Potassium 180mg 123mg Leek
Sodium 20mg 241mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.12mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 1667IU 0IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 0µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.19mg Leek
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.02mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.22mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.096mg Leek
Folate 64µg 3µg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg 1.1µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.04g 20.099g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Leek Macaroon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
35%
Leek
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.059g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
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.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.