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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 B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Copper.
  • Bran covers your daily Manganese needs 21% more than Leek.
  • Leek has 8 times less Selenium than Bran. Bran has 7.7µg of Selenium, while Leek has 1µg.

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.
Bran
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 3% 8.1% 33% 22% 14% 51% 0.13% 126% 42%
Leek
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
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.
Bran
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 7.8% 2.7% 13% 5.8% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Leek
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 100% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
3
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Leek
2
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +114%
Contains more FatsFats +186.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.7%
Contains more OtherOther +114.3%
~equal in Water ~83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
2
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 g
Leek
1
19% 2% 79%
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 +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.
Bran Leek
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Leek Opinion
Calories 40kcal 61kcal Leek
Protein 3.21g 1.5g Bran
Fats 0.86g 0.3g Bran
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Leek
Net carbs 8.84g 12.35g Leek
Carbs 11.44g 14.15g Leek
Magnesium 40mg 28mg Bran
Calcium 10mg 59mg Leek
Potassium 92mg 180mg Leek
Iron 0.88mg 2.1mg Leek
Sugar 3.9g Bran
Fiber 2.6g 1.8g Bran
Copper 0.066mg 0.12mg Leek
Zinc 0.53mg 0.12mg Bran
Phosphorus 119mg 35mg Bran
Sodium 1mg 20mg Bran
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A 0µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Manganese 0.964mg 0.481mg Bran
Selenium 7.7µg 1µg Bran
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.06mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.03mg Bran
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 0.4mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.14mg Bran
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.233mg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Folate 6µg 64µg Leek
Choline 9.5mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.163g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 0.004g Bran
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.166g Bran
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.012mg Bran
Threonine 0.086mg 0.063mg Bran
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.052mg Bran
Leucine 0.235mg 0.096mg Bran
Lysine 0.13mg 0.078mg Bran
Methionine 0.057mg 0.018mg Bran
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.055mg Bran
Valine 0.165mg 0.056mg Bran
Histidine 0.07mg 0.025mg Bran

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran Leek
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Bran
32%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
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.

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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.