Leek vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Leek and Scallion?
- Leek is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Scallion is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
- Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 133% more.
- Leek has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Scallion. While Leek has 0.233mg of Vitamin B6, Scallion has only 0.061mg.
We used Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types in this article.
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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.
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Iron
+41.9%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Copper
+44.6%
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Manganese
+200.6%
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Selenium
+66.7%
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Calcium
+22%
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Potassium
+53.3%
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Sodium
-20%
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Zinc
+225%
Equal in Phosphorus - 37
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Iron
+41.9%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Copper
+44.6%
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Manganese
+200.6%
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Selenium
+66.7%
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Calcium
+22%
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Potassium
+53.3%
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-20%
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Zinc
+225%
Equal in Phosphorus - 37
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.
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Vitamin A
+67.2%
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Vitamin E
+67.3%
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Vitamin B5
+86.7%
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Vitamin B6
+282%
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Vitamin C
+56.7%
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Vitamin B2
+166.7%
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Vitamin B3
+31.3%
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Vitamin K
+340.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Equal in Folate - 64
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Vitamin A
+67.2%
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Vitamin E
+67.3%
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Vitamin B5
+86.7%
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Vitamin B6
+282%
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Vitamin C
+56.7%
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Vitamin B2
+166.7%
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Vitamin B3
+31.3%
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Vitamin K
+340.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Equal in Folate - 64
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+57.9%
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Carbs
+92.8%
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Other
+29.6%
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Protein
+22%
Equal in Water - 89.83
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+57.9%
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Carbs
+92.8%
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+29.6%
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Protein
+22%
Equal in Water - 89.83
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+124.3%
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Saturated Fat
-20%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+575%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+124.3%
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Saturated Fat
-20%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+575%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.35g | 4.74g |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 1.83g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.19g |
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| Carbs | 14.15g | 7.34g |
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| Calories | 61kcal | 32kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.9g | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.6g |
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| Calcium | 59mg | 72mg |
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.48mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 180mg | 276mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 16mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.083mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.16mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1667IU | 997IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 83µg | 50µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.55mg |
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| Vitamin C | 12mg | 18.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.525mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.061mg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 64µg | |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 207µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.072mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.077mg |
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| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.109mg |
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| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.091mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.059mg |
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| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.081mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.032mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0.027g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.074g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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