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Leek vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between leek and halibut raw

  • Leek is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, iron, and folate, yet halibut raw is richer in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin D for halibut raw is 183% higher.
  • Leek contains 470 times more vitamin K than halibut raw. Leek contains 47µg of vitamin K, while halibut raw contains 0.1µg.
  • Halibut raw has a lower glycemic index than leek.

Food types used in this article are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Fish, halibut, Greenland, 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.
Leek
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1866.7%
Contains more IronIron +218.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3908.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +368.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3550%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 28% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.7% 15% 411% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46900%
Contains more FolateFolate +6300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +550.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.06mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
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14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +858%
Contains more FatsFats +4513.3%
Contains more OtherOther +44.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
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19% 2% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.166 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +209350%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +723.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Halibut raw DV% diff.
Vitamin D 0µg 27.4µg 137%
Vitamin D 0IU 1097IU 137%
Selenium 1µg 36.5µg 65%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg 42%
Vitamin K 47µg 0.1µg 39%
Protein 1.5g 14.37g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 8.378g 21%
Fats 0.3g 13.84g 21%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.012mg 20%
Iron 2.1mg 0.66mg 18%
Phosphorus 35mg 164mg 18%
Folate 64µg 1µg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 46mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.42mg 14%
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.04g 2.419g 11%
Choline 9.5mg 61.8mg 10%
Copper 0.12mg 0.03mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 1.367g 8%
Vitamin A 83µg 14µg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.5mg 7%
Calories 61kcal 186kcal 6%
Calcium 59mg 3mg 6%
Carbs 14.15g 0g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.08mg 4%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.4mg 3%
Potassium 180mg 268mg 3%
Sodium 20mg 80mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.73mg 1%
Net carbs 12.35g 0g N/A
Magnesium 28mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 3.9g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.063mg 0.63mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.662mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.078mg 1.32mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.425mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.561mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0.74mg 0%
Histidine 0.025mg 0.423mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.526g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.393g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Leek Halibut raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
27%
Leek
59%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.379g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.
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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.