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Leek vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Leek and Turkey meat

  • Leek has more Vitamin K, and Manganese, however, Turkey meat has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 57% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 Calcium +321.4%
Contains more Iron +92.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +3335.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +537.1%
Contains more Potassium +32.8%
Contains more Zinc +1966.7%
Contains more Selenium +2880%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +321.4%
Contains more Iron +92.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +3335.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +537.1%
Contains more Potassium +32.8%
Contains more Zinc +1966.7%
Contains more Selenium +2880%
Equal in Magnesium - 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.
Leek
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Contains more Vitamin A +4174.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1214.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +577.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4174.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1214.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +577.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +23483.3%
Contains more Water +30.7%
Contains more Other +118.8%
Contains more Protein +1803.3%
Contains more Fats +2363.3%
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +23483.3%
Contains more Water +30.7%
Contains more Other +118.8%
Contains more Protein +1803.3%
Contains more Fats +2363.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1176.5%
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1176.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Leek Turkey meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 0.06g Leek
Protein 1.5g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 0.3g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 14.15g 0.06g Leek
Calories 61kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Sugar 3.9g 0g Turkey meat
Fiber 1.8g 0g Leek
Calcium 59mg 14mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 1.09mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 35mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 180mg 239mg Turkey meat
Sodium 20mg 103mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.12mg 0.093mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.014mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 1667IU 39IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 12µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.07mg Leek
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.045mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 64µg 9µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 47µg 0µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.063mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 0.096mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 0.078mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.018mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.056mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.025mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg Leek
Trans Fat 0g 0.101g Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g 2.155g Leek
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

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Leek Turkey meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
35%
Leek
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.115g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/nutrients
  2. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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