Parsley vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between parsley and leek
- Parsley has more vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, folate, potassium, zinc, and calcium; however, leek is higher in manganese and vitamin B6.
- Parsley covers your daily need for vitamin K, 1328% more than leek.
- Parsley has 11 times more vitamin C than leek. While parsley has 133mg of vitamin C, leek has only 12mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Parsley, fresh 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 | +78.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +207.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +195.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +791.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 CVitamin C | +1008.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +407.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +226.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +228.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3389.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +163.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7275% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 47µg | 1328% |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 12mg | 134% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 2.1mg | 51% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 83µg | 38% |
| Folate | 152µg | 64µg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.481mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 180mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.233mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 59mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 1.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 6.33g | 14.15g | 3% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 9.5mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.004g | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 61kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 0.92mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.79g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.03g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.85g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.132g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.166g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)