Leek vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are leek and pimiento different?
- Leek is higher in vitamin K, manganese, folate, copper, calcium, iron, and magnesium; however, pimiento is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pimiento is 81% higher.
- Leek contains 11 times more folate than pimiento. While leek contains 64µg of folate, pimiento contains only 6µg.
- Leek has a lower glycemic index (32) than pimiento (45).
Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Pimento, canned are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +883.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +422.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30% |
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 EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +466.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +966.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +607.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +60.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +177.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +400% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.161g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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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 | 84.9mg | 81% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 8.3µg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.092mg | 17% |
| Folate | 64µg | 6µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.049mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 133µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.68mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.017mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 5.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 23kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.615mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 158mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.215mg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 6.3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 2.71g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.9g | 0% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.161g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.022mg | 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
27%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimiento is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.