Leek vs. Escarole — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between leek and escarole
- Leek has more iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin C; however, escarole is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B5, and zinc.
- Escarole covers your daily vitamin K needs 137% more than leek.
- Escarole has 15 times less vitamin B6 than leek. Leek has 0.233mg of vitamin B6, while escarole has 0.016mg.
- Leek has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of leek is 32, while the glycemic index of escarole is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added.
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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 | +115.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +191.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +475% |
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 | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1356.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +490% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +350.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +360.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.9% |
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Saturated fat
~0.042g
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.004g
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 | 211.9µg | 137% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.016mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.72mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.826mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 3.3mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Folate | 64µg | 78µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 3.07g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.087mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.385mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 19kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 245mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 94µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.081g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.312mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 46mg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 0.23g | N/A |
| Sodium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
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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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18%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Escarole is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Escarole contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Escarole is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Escarole is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.