Leek vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between leek and french fries
- Leek is richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, iron, and manganese, yet french fries are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for leek is 33% higher.
- Leek contains 4 times more vitamin K than french fries. Leek contains 47µg of vitamin K, while french fries contain 11.2µg.
- Leek contains less saturated fat.
- Leek has a lower glycemic index than french fries.
Food types used in this article are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 | +227.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +159.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +316.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +257.1% |
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 | +155.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +319.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +651% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +287.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 5.398g | 35% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 11.2µg | 30% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 14.73g | 22% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.81mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 3.004mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 5.969g | 15% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 312kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 125mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 579mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.372mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 2.336g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.247mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Folate | 64µg | 30µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.17mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.58mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 41.44g | 9% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 210mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 4.7mg | 8% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 36.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 1.67mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.43g | 4% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +115.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4810% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +192.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +149125% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3151.8% |
