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Leek vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Leek and Pineapple

  • Leek has more Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , however, Pineapple has more Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 40% more.
  • Leek has 67 times more Vitamin K than Pineapple. Leek has 47µg of Vitamin K, while Pineapple has 0.7µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.

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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.
Leek
7
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Contains more Calcium +353.8%
Contains more Iron +624.1%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Manganese +92.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
Equal in Copper - 0.11
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 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Calcium +353.8%
Contains more Iron +624.1%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Manganese +92.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
Equal in Copper - 0.11

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 +2774.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +6614.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +298.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
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 4% 1% 0% 160% 20% 8% 10% 13% 26% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2774.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +6614.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +298.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
4
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Contains more Protein +177.8%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +377.3%
Equal in Carbs - 13.12
Equal in Water - 86
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +177.8%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +377.3%
Equal in Carbs - 13.12
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
1
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 11.72g Leek
Protein 1.5g 0.54g Leek
Fats 0.3g 0.12g Leek
Carbs 14.15g 13.12g Leek
Calories 61kcal 50kcal Leek
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 3.9g 9.85g Leek
Fiber 1.8g 1.4g Leek
Calcium 59mg 13mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 0.29mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 12mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 8mg Leek
Potassium 180mg 109mg Leek
Sodium 20mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.12mg
Copper 0.12mg 0.11mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 1µg 0.1µg Leek
Vitamin A 1667IU 58IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 3µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.02mg Leek
Vitamin C 12mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.079mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.032mg Pineapple
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.5mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.213mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.112mg Leek
Folate 64µg 18µg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg 0.7µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.005mg Leek
Threonine 0.063mg 0.019mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.019mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg 0.024mg Leek
Lysine 0.078mg 0.026mg Leek
Methionine 0.018mg 0.012mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.021mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg 0.024mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg 0.01mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.013g Pineapple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0.04g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Leek Pineapple
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
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek
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.

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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.