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Mulberry vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mulberry and Leek?

  • Mulberry is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, yet Leek is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Copper.
  • Leek's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 33% higher.
  • Mulberry has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Leek. Mulberry has 0.101mg of Vitamin B2, while Leek has 0.03mg.
  • Leek contains less Sugar.

We used Mulberries, raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw types in this comparison.

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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 -50%
Contains more Calcium +51.3%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 35
Equal in Potassium - 180
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 70% 13% 17% 18% 2% 4% 20% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +51.3%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 35
Equal in Potassium - 180
Equal in Zinc - 0.12

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 C +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin A +6568%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +502.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.92
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 18% 0% 122% 8% 24% 12% 0% 12% 5% 0% 20%
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 C +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin A +6568%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +502.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.92

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +44.4%
Contains more Other +52.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.5
Equal in Water - 83
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 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 +30%
Contains more Carbs +44.4%
Contains more Other +52.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.5
Equal in Water - 83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.7%
10% 15% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.041 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.207 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mulberry Leek Opinion
Net carbs 8.1g 12.35g Leek
Protein 1.44g 1.5g Leek
Fats 0.39g 0.3g Mulberry
Carbs 9.8g 14.15g Leek
Calories 43kcal 61kcal Leek
Sugar 8.1g 3.9g Leek
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 39mg 59mg Leek
Iron 1.85mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 18mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 38mg 35mg Mulberry
Potassium 194mg 180mg Mulberry
Sodium 10mg 20mg Mulberry
Zinc 0.12mg 0.12mg
Copper 0.06mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 0.6µg 1µg Leek
Vitamin A 25IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 36.4mg 12mg Mulberry
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.03mg Mulberry
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.4mg Mulberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 6µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin K 7.8µg 47µg Leek
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
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.04g Mulberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.041g 0.004g Mulberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.207g 0.166g Mulberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mulberry 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
18%
Mulberry
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Mulberry
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mulberry
Mulberry contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.