Leek vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between leek and hash browns
- Leek has more vitamin A, vitamin K, iron, manganese, and folate; however, hash browns have more vitamin E, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Leek's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 33% more.
- Leek has 5 times more folate than hash browns. Leek has 64µg of folate, while hash browns have 12µg.
- Leek is lower in sodium.
- Hash browns have a higher glycemic index than leek.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +210.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +204.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180% |
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 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +374.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +184.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +128.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +359.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +171.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 5.665g | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 9.9µg | 31% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 17.04g | 26% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 566mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 7.827g | 20% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.6mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.158mg | 14% |
| Folate | 64µg | 12µg | 13% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 272kcal | 11% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 2.54g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 2.62mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 98mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.838mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 5.4mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.137mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 28.88g | 5% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 355mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.186mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.58g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 17.8mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.056g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | 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:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5580% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.4% |
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
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +195575% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3312.7% |
