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Leek vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Leek and Chili Pepper?

  • Leek is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, and Folate, yet Chili Pepper are richer in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 256% higher.
  • Leek has 3 times more Vitamin K than Chili Pepper. Leek has 47µg of Vitamin K, while Chili Pepper have 14.3µg.

We used Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 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 +227.8%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +12%
Contains more Manganese +103%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +45%
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 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +227.8%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +12%
Contains more Manganese +103%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +45%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.5%
Contains more Folate +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1920.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.3%
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.5%
Contains more Folate +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1920.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +49.6%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Equal in Water - 87.74
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +49.6%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Equal in Water - 87.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175%
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Chili Pepper Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 7.96g Leek
Protein 1.5g 2g Chili Pepper
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Leek
Carbs 14.15g 9.46g Leek
Calories 61kcal 40kcal Leek
Sugar 3.9g 5.1g Leek
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g Leek
Calcium 59mg 18mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 1.2mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 25mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 46mg Chili Pepper
Potassium 180mg 340mg Chili Pepper
Sodium 20mg 7mg Chili Pepper
Zinc 0.12mg 0.3mg Chili Pepper
Copper 0.12mg 0.174mg Chili Pepper
Manganese 0.481mg 0.237mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 0.5µg Leek
Vitamin A 1667IU 1179IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 59µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.69mg Leek
Vitamin C 12mg 242.5mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.09mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.09mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.95mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.061mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.278mg Chili Pepper
Folate 64µg 23µg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg 14.3µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.026mg Chili Pepper
Threonine 0.063mg 0.074mg Chili Pepper
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.065mg Chili Pepper
Leucine 0.096mg 0.105mg Chili Pepper
Lysine 0.078mg 0.089mg Chili Pepper
Methionine 0.018mg 0.024mg Chili Pepper
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.062mg Chili Pepper
Valine 0.056mg 0.084mg Chili Pepper
Histidine 0.025mg 0.041mg Chili Pepper
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.021g Chili Pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.011g Chili Pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0.109g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Leek Chili Pepper
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
90%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper 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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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.
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.

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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.