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Leek vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Leek and Pumpkin leaves

  • Leek is richer in Folate, and Manganese, yet Pumpkin leaves are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Leek contains 2 times more Folate than Pumpkin leaves. Leek contains 64µg of Folate, while Pumpkin leaves contain 36µg.

Food types used in this article are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Pumpkin leaves, 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.
Leek
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 12% 38% 83% 44% 5.5% 45% 1.4% 46% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45%
~equal in Iron ~2.22mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 100% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 117% 0% 0% 24% 30% 17% 2.5% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130%
~equal in Vitamin C ~11mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
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14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +507.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +110%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%
Contains more OtherOther +18.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
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19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.166 g
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.022 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +654.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Calories 61kcal 19kcal Leek
Protein 1.5g 3.15g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.3g 0.4g Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin C 12mg 11mg Leek
Net carbs 12.35g 2.33g Leek
Carbs 14.15g 2.33g Leek
Magnesium 28mg 38mg Pumpkin leaves
Calcium 59mg 39mg Leek
Potassium 180mg 436mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.1mg 2.22mg Pumpkin leaves
Sugar 3.9g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 1.8g Leek
Copper 0.12mg 0.133mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.12mg 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 35mg 104mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 20mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1667IU 1942IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 83µg 97µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.355mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 0.9µg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.094mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.128mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.92mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.042mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.207mg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Folate 64µg 36µg Leek
Choline 9.5mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.207g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0.022g Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.063mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.096mg 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.078mg 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.018mg 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.056mg 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.025mg 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Leek Pumpkin leaves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Leek
23%
Pumpkin leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.167g)
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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.