Mandarin orange vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mandarin oranges and leek
- Mandarin oranges are richer in vitamin C, yet leek is richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin A, manganese, folate, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for leek is 39% higher.
- Mandarin oranges contain 2 times more vitamin C than leek. Mandarin oranges contain 26.7mg of vitamin C, while leek contains 12mg.
- Leek has a lower glycemic index than mandarin oranges.
Food types used in this article are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +185.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1133.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 | +122.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +144.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.3g
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Carbs
~14.15g
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Water
~83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.04g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 47µg | 39% |
| Iron | 0.15mg | 2.1mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.481mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 12mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.233mg | 12% |
| Folate | 16µg | 64µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 83µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.92mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.4g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 37mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.81g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.065g | 0.166g | 1% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 61kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.31g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Carbs | 13.34g | 14.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.54g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Potassium | 166mg | 180mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.58g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.036mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.376mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 9.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.016mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.028mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.032mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.025mg | 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
14%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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.