Leek vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are leek and refried beans different?
- Leek is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B6, manganese, and iron; however, refried beans are richer in selenium, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for leek is 37% higher.
- Leek has less sodium.
Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) 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 CalciumCalcium | +103.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +383.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +480% |
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 CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +922.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2138.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +481.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +232% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +570% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.9% |
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Carbs
~13.55g
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Water
~77.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14925% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +227.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 2.1µg | 37% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 370mg | 15% |
| Folate | 64µg | 11µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.103mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 5.8µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.44mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.7g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.289mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 4.98g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 319mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 2.01g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.631g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.543g | 3% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 21.2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 90kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.601g | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 13.55g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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.