Leek vs. Pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between leek and pea raw
- Leek has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and iron; however, pea raw is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B1, fiber, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Pea raw covers your daily vitamin C needs 31% more than leek.
- Pea raw has 2 times less vitamin A than leek. Leek has 1667IU of vitamin A, while pea raw has 765IU.
- Pea raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pea raw is 54, while the glycemic index of leek is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Peas, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +136% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +933.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +208.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +607.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +89.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +343.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +422.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +198.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +261.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
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Carbs
~14.45g
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Water
~78.86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +775% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 12mg | 40mg | 31% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 24.8µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.266mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 5.7g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 2.09mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 108mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1.24mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.132mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.47mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 5.42g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.176mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.169mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 38µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 28.4mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 244mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.104mg | 1% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 81kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 14.45g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 8.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Folate | 64µg | 65µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.071g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.187g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.39g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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