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Margarine vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Margarine and Leek

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, Leek is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Copper, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Margarine covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 82% more than Leek.
  • Margarine has 380 times more Saturated Fat than Leek. While Margarine has 15.189g of Saturated Fat, Leek has only 0.04g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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.
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Leek
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Calcium +1866.7%
Contains more Iron +3400%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +900%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Calcium +1866.7%
Contains more Iron +3400%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +900%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Leek
Contains more Vitamin A +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +878.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2488.9%
Contains more Folate +6300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +878.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2488.9%
Contains more Folate +6300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Fats +26803.3%
Contains more Other +81.9%
Contains more Protein +837.5%
Contains more Carbs +1921.4%
Contains more Water +402.4%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Fats +26803.3%
Contains more Other +81.9%
Contains more Protein +837.5%
Contains more Carbs +1921.4%
Contains more Water +402.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +971825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14539.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +971825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14539.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Leek Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 12.35g Leek
Protein 0.16g 1.5g Leek
Fats 80.71g 0.3g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 14.15g Leek
Calories 717kcal 61kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 3.9g Margarine
Fiber 0g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 3mg 59mg Leek
Iron 0.06mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 3mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 5mg 35mg Leek
Potassium 18mg 180mg Leek
Sodium 2mg 20mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.12mg Leek
Copper 0mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 0µg 1µg Leek
Vitamin A 3577IU 1667IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 83µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.92mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.03mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.4mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 1µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 47µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg Leek
Trans Fat 14.89g 0g Leek
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.04g Leek
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.004g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.166g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Leek
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
55%
Margarine
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.149g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek
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.

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/nutrients
  2. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.