Leek vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Leek and Teff different?
- Leek is higher in Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A, however, Teff is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 103% higher.
Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Teff, cooked 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 | +20.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +825% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +242.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +494.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +83250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +255.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +205% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.4% |
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Water
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 61kcal | 101kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 3.87g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.65g |
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| Vitamin C | 12mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.35g | 17.06g |
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| Carbs | 14.15g | 19.86g |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 50mg |
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| Calcium | 59mg | 49mg |
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| Potassium | 180mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.05mg |
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| Sugar | 3.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.226mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 120mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1667IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A | 83µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.92mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 2.86mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.909mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin K | 47µg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 9.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.146mg |
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| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.311mg |
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| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.109mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.203mg |
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| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.2mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.088mg |
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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
32%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
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.