Bran vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bran and leek
- Bran has more manganese, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, leek is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, iron, folate, vitamin C, and copper.
- Leek covers your daily vitamin A needs 33% more than bran.
- Leek has 8 times less selenium than bran. Bran has 7.7µg of selenium, while leek has 1µg.
- Bran has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bran is 56, while the glycemic index of leek is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Oat bran, cooked 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +341.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +240% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +670% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +490% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +832% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +966.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +186.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7175% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Manganese | 0.964mg | 0.481mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.233mg | 16% |
| Folate | 6µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 2.1mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 7.7µg | 1µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 35mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 83µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 180mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.21g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.144mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.163g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.291g | 0.004g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.339g | 0.166g | 1% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 61kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.44g | 14.15g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.84g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.057mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.235mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.057mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.165mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.07mg | 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
6%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.