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Oatmeal vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oatmeal and Leek different?

  • Oatmeal is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Leek is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Oatmeal is 48% higher.
  • Oatmeal contains 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Leek. While Oatmeal contains 3.025mg of Vitamin B3, Leek contains only 0.4mg.

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 more Calcium +35.6%
Contains more Iron +183.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Zinc +416.7%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Potassium +195.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.2%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Calcium +35.6%
Contains more Iron +183.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Zinc +416.7%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Potassium +195.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.2%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 28

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 B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +656.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +285%
Contains more Vitamin E +1214.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +11650%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
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 B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +656.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +285%
Contains more Vitamin E +1214.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +11650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Fats +353.3%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Other +84.2%
Equal in Water - 83
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Fats +353.3%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Other +84.2%
Equal in Water - 83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9675%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9675%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Leek Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 12.35g Leek
Protein 2.37g 1.5g Oatmeal
Fats 1.36g 0.3g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 14.15g Leek
Calories 68kcal 61kcal Oatmeal
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g 3.9g Oatmeal
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 80mg 59mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 2.1mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 77mg 35mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 180mg Leek
Sodium 49mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 0.62mg 0.12mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.558mg 0.481mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 1µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 433IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 83µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.06mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.03mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.4mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.14mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.233mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin K 0.4µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.012mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg 0.063mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.052mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg 0.096mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg 0.078mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg 0.018mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.055mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg 0.056mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg 0.025mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Leek
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.004g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.166g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
27%
Oatmeal
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.