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Leek vs. Naranjilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Leek and Naranjilla?

  • Leek is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, yet Naranjilla is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Leek's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 27% higher.
  • Leek has 21 times more Folate than Naranjilla. Leek has 64µg of Folate, while Naranjilla has 3µg.

We used Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened types in this comparison.

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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 +637.5%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +328.6%
Contains more Manganese +617.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%
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 3% 14% 8% 6% 18% 1% 3% 10% 9% 3%
Contains more Calcium +637.5%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +328.6%
Contains more Manganese +617.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%

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 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.8%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.1%
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 35% 15% 0% 11% 12% 0% 28% 14% 25% 3% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.8%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +240.9%
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +139.8%
Contains more Other +169.2%
Contains more Water +12.1%
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
6% 93%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 93.05 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +240.9%
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +139.8%
Contains more Other +169.2%
Contains more Water +12.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Naranjilla Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 4.8g Leek
Protein 1.5g 0.44g Leek
Fats 0.3g 0.22g Leek
Carbs 14.15g 5.9g Leek
Calories 61kcal 25kcal Leek
Fructose 1.04g Naranjilla
Sugar 3.9g 3.74g Naranjilla
Fiber 1.8g 1.1g Leek
Calcium 59mg 8mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 0.35mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 11mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 12mg Leek
Potassium 180mg 200mg Naranjilla
Sodium 20mg 4mg Naranjilla
Zinc 0.12mg 0.1mg Leek
Copper 0.12mg 0.028mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.067mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 0.4µg Leek
Vitamin A 1667IU 568IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 28µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.75mg Leek
Vitamin C 12mg 3.2mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.045mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.45mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.22mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.107mg Leek
Folate 64µg 3µg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg 14.6µg 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 Naranjilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Leek
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Leek Naranjilla
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%
Naranjilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
7%
Naranjilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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

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. Naranjilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167790/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.