Leek vs. Garden rhubarb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between leek and garden rhubarb
- Garden rhubarb has less iron, vitamin B6, vitamin K, folate, manganese, copper, and vitamin A than leek.
- Leek covers your daily need for iron, 24% more than garden rhubarb.
- Leek has 17 times more vitamin A than garden rhubarb. While leek has 83µg of vitamin A, garden rhubarb has only 5µg.
- The glycemic index of leek is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Rhubarb, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +854.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +471.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1560% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +240.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +870.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +814.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.7% |
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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.54 g
Water:
93.61 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +211.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
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
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.099 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +875% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.22mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.024mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 29.3µg | 15% |
| Folate | 64µg | 7µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.196mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.021mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 4.54g | 3% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 288mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 21kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 6.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 2.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 1.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.099g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0% |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden rhubarb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden rhubarb contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden rhubarb is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)