Leek vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between leek and hummus
- Leek is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet hummus is richer in copper, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for copper for hummus is 45% higher.
- Leek contains less sodium.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index than leek.
Food types used in this article are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Hummus, commercial.
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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 | +55.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +153.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +339.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1425% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +402.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.527mg | 45% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 3.613g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 176mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 6g | 17% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 379mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1.83mg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 9.6g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.773mg | 13% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 7.9g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.18mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 71mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 4.039g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 1.437g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 83µg | 5% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 166kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.44mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.064mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.582mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 228mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 14.29g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +426.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100875% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2076.5% |
