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Leek vs. Kiwifruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Leek and Kiwifruit

  • Leek is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K, yet Kiwifruit is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Kiwifruit is 90% higher.
  • Leek contains 21 times more Vitamin A RAE than Kiwifruit. Leek contains 83µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Kiwifruit contains 4µg.

Food types used in this article are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Kiwifruit, green, 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
6
:
Contains more Calcium +73.5%
Contains more Iron +577.4%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Manganese +390.8%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 34
Equal in Copper - 0.13
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 11% 12% 13% 15% 28% 1% 4% 44% 13% 2%
Contains more Calcium +73.5%
Contains more Iron +577.4%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Manganese +390.8%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 34
Equal in Copper - 0.13

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
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +1816.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.8%
Contains more Folate +156%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +672.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.7%
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 6% 30% 0% 309% 7% 6% 7% 11% 15% 19% 0% 101%
Contains more Vitamin A +1816.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.8%
Contains more Folate +156%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +672.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
2
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Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Other +72.1%
Contains more Fats +73.3%
Equal in Carbs - 14.66
Equal in Water - 83.07
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
15% 83%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 14.66 g
Water: 83.07 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Other +72.1%
Contains more Fats +73.3%
Equal in Carbs - 14.66
Equal in Water - 83.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
0
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Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.9%
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.287 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Kiwifruit Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 11.66g Leek
Protein 1.5g 1.14g Leek
Fats 0.3g 0.52g Kiwifruit
Carbs 14.15g 14.66g Kiwifruit
Calories 61kcal 61kcal
Fructose 4.35g Kiwifruit
Sugar 3.9g 8.99g Leek
Fiber 1.8g 3g Kiwifruit
Calcium 59mg 34mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 0.31mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 17mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 34mg Leek
Potassium 180mg 312mg Kiwifruit
Sodium 20mg 3mg Kiwifruit
Zinc 0.12mg 0.14mg Kiwifruit
Copper 0.12mg 0.13mg Kiwifruit
Manganese 0.481mg 0.098mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 0.2µg Leek
Vitamin A 1667IU 87IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 4µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 1.46mg Kiwifruit
Vitamin C 12mg 92.7mg Kiwifruit
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.027mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.025mg Leek
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.341mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.183mg Kiwifruit
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.063mg Leek
Folate 64µg 25µg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg 40.3µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.015mg Kiwifruit
Threonine 0.063mg 0.047mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.051mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg 0.066mg Leek
Lysine 0.078mg 0.061mg Leek
Methionine 0.018mg 0.024mg Kiwifruit
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.044mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg 0.057mg Kiwifruit
Histidine 0.025mg 0.027mg Kiwifruit
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.029g Kiwifruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.047g Kiwifruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0.287g Kiwifruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Leek Kiwifruit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
42%
Kiwifruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
14%
Kiwifruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
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. Kiwifruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168153/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.