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Liver vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Liver and Leek?

  • Liver is richer than Leek in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 778% more.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw types 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.
Liver
5
:
5
Leek
Contains more Iron +753.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +588.6%
Contains more Zinc +5500%
Contains more Copper +428.3%
Contains more Selenium +6650%
Contains more Calcium +490%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains less Sodium -59.2%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Iron +753.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +588.6%
Contains more Zinc +5500%
Contains more Copper +428.3%
Contains more Selenium +6650%
Contains more Calcium +490%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains less Sodium -59.2%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%

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.
Liver
9
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3
Leek
Contains more Vitamin A +979.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2008.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3310%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.6%
Contains more Folate +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
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 A +979.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2008.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3310%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.6%
Contains more Folate +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
3
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2
Leek
Contains more Protein +1634.7%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +276.3%
Contains more Water +29%
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 +1634.7%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +276.3%
Contains more Water +29%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
:
1
Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +532.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +532.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Leek Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 12.35g Leek
Protein 26.02g 1.5g Liver
Fats 4.4g 0.3g Liver
Carbs 3.76g 14.15g Leek
Calories 165kcal 61kcal Liver
Sugar 3.9g Liver
Fiber 0g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 10mg 59mg Leek
Iron 17.92mg 2.1mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 241mg 35mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 180mg Leek
Sodium 49mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 6.72mg 0.12mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.12mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 67.5µg 1µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 1667IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 83µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 23.6mg 12mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.06mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.03mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.4mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.14mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.233mg Liver
Folate 163µg 64µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.012mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.063mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.052mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 0.096mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.078mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.018mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.055mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.056mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.025mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Leek
Saturated Fat 1.41g 0.04g Leek
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 0.004g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.166g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
397%
Liver
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.37g)
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.