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Leek vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Leek and Potato bread?

  • Leek is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Potato bread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 48% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Leek is lower.

We used Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Bread, potato types 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 less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +90.1%
Contains more Calcium +218.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +954.3%
Contains more Potassium +298.9%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Selenium +850%
Equal in Iron - 2.25
Equal in Magnesium - 28
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 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +90.1%
Contains more Calcium +218.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +954.3%
Contains more Potassium +298.9%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Selenium +850%
Equal in Iron - 2.25
Equal in Magnesium - 28

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 +1773%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +591.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483.6%
Contains more Folate +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.232
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 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +1773%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +591.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483.6%
Contains more Folate +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.232

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +147.4%
Contains more Protein +733.3%
Contains more Fats +943.3%
Contains more Carbs +232.7%
Contains more Other +257.1%
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Water +147.4%
Contains more Protein +733.3%
Contains more Fats +943.3%
Contains more Carbs +232.7%
Contains more Other +257.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 40.77g Potato bread
Protein 1.5g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 0.3g 3.13g Potato bread
Carbs 14.15g 47.07g Potato bread
Calories 61kcal 266kcal Potato bread
Sugar 3.9g 9.38g Leek
Fiber 1.8g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 59mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 2.1mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Magnesium 28mg 28mg
Phosphorus 35mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 180mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 20mg 375mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.12mg 0.094mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.253mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 1667IU 89IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 24µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.47mg Leek
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.188mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.106mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.25mg Potato bread
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.232mg Leek
Folate 64µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 47µg 6.8µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.063mg 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.096mg 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.078mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.018mg 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.056mg 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.025mg 0.143mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0g Leek
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Leek Potato bread
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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.