Leek vs. Orange juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between leek and orange juice
- Leek has more vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin B6, folate, copper, fiber, and vitamin E; however, orange juice has more vitamin C.
- Orange juice's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 42% more.
- Leek has 470 times more vitamin K than orange juice. Leek has 47µg of vitamin K, while orange juice has 0.1µg.
- Orange juice has a higher glycemic index than leek.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Orange juice, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +154.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +436.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +950% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +172.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3335.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
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 AVitamin A | +730% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +482.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +46900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +113.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.7% |
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:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
10.4 g
Water:
88.3 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.5% |
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Water
~88.3g
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
0.024 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.04 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +315% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +800% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 12mg | 50mg | 42% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 0.1µg | 39% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.2mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.014mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.04mg | 15% |
| Folate | 64µg | 30µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.044mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 10µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.7g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 6.2mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 45kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 200mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 10.4g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 10.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 8.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.024g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
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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
27%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.