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Leek vs. Gooseberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Leek and Gooseberry

  • Leek has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Copper, however, Gooseberry is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Leek covers your daily need of Iron 22% more than Gooseberry.
  • Leek has 11 times more Folate than Gooseberry. While Leek has 64µg of Folate, Gooseberry has only 6µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Gooseberries, raw.

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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 Calcium +136%
Contains more Iron +577.4%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +234%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Equal in Potassium - 198
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
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 8% 12% 8% 12% 18% 1% 4% 24% 19% 4%
Contains more Calcium +136%
Contains more Iron +577.4%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +234%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Equal in Potassium - 198
Equal in Zinc - 0.12

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +474.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.3%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
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 18% 8% 0% 93% 10% 7% 6% 18% 19% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +474.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.3%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.5%
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Fats +93.3%
Equal in Water - 87.87
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more Protein +70.5%
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Fats +93.3%
Equal in Water - 87.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.038
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
9% 13% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.317 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.038

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Gooseberry Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 5.88g Leek
Protein 1.5g 0.88g Leek
Fats 0.3g 0.58g Gooseberry
Carbs 14.15g 10.18g Leek
Calories 61kcal 44kcal Leek
Sugar 3.9g Gooseberry
Fiber 1.8g 4.3g Gooseberry
Calcium 59mg 25mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 0.31mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 10mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 27mg Leek
Potassium 180mg 198mg Gooseberry
Sodium 20mg 1mg Gooseberry
Zinc 0.12mg 0.12mg
Copper 0.12mg 0.07mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.144mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 0.6µg Leek
Vitamin A 1667IU 290IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 15µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.37mg Leek
Vitamin C 12mg 27.7mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.04mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.3mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.286mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.08mg Leek
Folate 64µg 6µg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg 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 0.038g Gooseberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.051g Gooseberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0.317g Gooseberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Leek Gooseberry
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
15%
Gooseberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
10%
Gooseberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.