Leek vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are leek and tamarind different?
- Leek is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and folate, while tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Leek covers your daily need for vitamin K, 37% more than tamarind.
- Leek contains 56 times more vitamin A than tamarind. Leek contains 1667IU of vitamin A, while tamarind contains 30IU.
Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Tamarinds, raw types were 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 CopperCopper | +39.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +228.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +248.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30% |
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 | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4050% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1578.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +613.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +384.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +164.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +341.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +157.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4425% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 2.8µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.428mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 62.5g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 92mg | 15% |
| Folate | 64µg | 14µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.066mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 628mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 5.1g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 113mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.938mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.152mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 2µg | 9% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 239kcal | 9% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 3.5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.086mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 74mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.059g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 8.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.