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Leek vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Leek and Duck meat?

  • Leek is richer in Vitamin K, and Manganese, yet Duck meat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Duck meat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% higher.
  • Leek has 25 times more Manganese than Duck meat. Leek has 0.481mg of Manganese, while Duck meat has 0.019mg.
  • Leek contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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
Leek
4
:
6
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Manganese +2431.6%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +345.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Contains more Copper +89.2%
Contains more Selenium +1900%
Leek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Duck meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Manganese +2431.6%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +345.7%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Contains more Copper +89.2%
Contains more Selenium +1900%

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
Leek
6
:
6
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Vitamin A +693.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +821.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +796.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +684.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Leek
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%
Duck meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +693.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +821.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +796.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +684.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
Leek
3
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +60.1%
Contains more Other +28%
Contains more Protein +1166%
Contains more Fats +9350%
Leek
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Duck meat
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +60.1%
Contains more Other +28%
Contains more Protein +1166%
Contains more Fats +9350%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
Leek
1
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2098.8%
Leek
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Duck meat
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2098.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Leek Duck meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Duck meat Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 0g Leek
Protein 1.5g 18.99g Duck meat
Fats 0.3g 28.35g Duck meat
Carbs 14.15g 0g Leek
Calories 61kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Sugar 3.9g 0g Duck meat
Fiber 1.8g 0g Leek
Calcium 59mg 11mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 2.7mg Duck meat
Magnesium 28mg 16mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 156mg Duck meat
Potassium 180mg 204mg Duck meat
Sodium 20mg 59mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 1.86mg Duck meat
Copper 0.12mg 0.227mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.481mg 0.019mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 20µg Duck meat
Vitamin A 1667IU 210IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 63µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.7mg Leek
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Duck meat
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.174mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.269mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 4.825mg Duck meat
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.18mg Leek
Folate 64µg 6µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Duck meat
Vitamin K 47µg 5.1µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.063mg 0.773mg Duck meat
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.872mg Duck meat
Leucine 0.096mg 1.465mg Duck meat
Lysine 0.078mg 1.486mg Duck meat
Methionine 0.018mg 0.475mg Duck meat
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.752mg Duck meat
Valine 0.056mg 0.938mg Duck meat
Histidine 0.025mg 0.462mg Duck meat
Cholesterol 0mg 84mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g 9.67g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 3.65g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Leek Duck meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.