Leek vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between leek and tomato sauce
- Tomato sauce has less vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, iron, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin C than leek.
- Leek covers your daily need for vitamin K, 37% more than tomato sauce.
- Leek has 7 times more folate than tomato sauce. While leek has 64µg of folate, tomato sauce has only 9µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.
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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 | +86.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +321.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +325.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45% |
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 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +277.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1578.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.7% |
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:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.3g
~equal in
Water
~91.28g
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1000% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.041g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.113mg | 16% |
| Folate | 64µg | 9µg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.96mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.098mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 22µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 7mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.991mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.024mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 5.31g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 297mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.309mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 1.44mg | 3% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 24kcal | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.115mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 3.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 20mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 9.9mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.121g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.02mg | 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
27%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
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.