Leek vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between leek and tart
- Leek is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C, yet tart is higher in vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Tart covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 40% more than leek.
- Leek contains 118 times more vitamin K than tart. While leek contains 47µg of vitamin K, tart contains only 0.4µg.
- The amount of sodium in leek is lower.
- The glycemic index of leek is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Breakfast tart, low fat.
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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 | +34.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +172.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +165.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1190% |
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 | +215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +73.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +243.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1730% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +56.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.549mg | 40% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 0.4µg | 39% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 12.9µg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 285µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 3.8mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 76.8g | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.285mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 3.42mg | 17% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 372kcal | 16% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 361mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.38mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 5.99g | 9% |
| Folate | 64µg | 100µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 3.8mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 3.338g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 93mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 1.393g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.073mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.99g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.878g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.53mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 66mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 59mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 75.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 4.87g | N/A |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 8.4mg | 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +589.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +166% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1896.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +442.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83350% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +428.9% |
