Leek vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are leek and welsh onion different?
- Leek is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, folate, iron, and copper; however, welsh onion is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for welsh onion is 122% higher.
- Leek contains 4 times more folate than welsh onion. While leek contains 64µg of folate, welsh onion contains only 16µg.
Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Onions, welsh, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +227.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +251.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +333.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +223.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +311.5% |
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:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
~equal in
Water
~90.5g
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
0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.156 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1300% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.156g
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 193.4µg | 122% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 27mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.137mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.072mg | 12% |
| Folate | 64µg | 16µg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.22mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.52mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 6.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 5.3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.169mg | 1% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 212mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 4.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Sodium | 20mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.156g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.033mg | 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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Welsh onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.