Potato salad vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potato salad and leek
- Potato salad has more vitamin B5 and selenium; however, leek is richer in vitamin A, iron, manganese, folate, and vitamin B6.
- Leek covers your daily vitamin A needs 30% more than potato salad.
- Potato salad has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato salad is 45, while the glycemic index of leek is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 PotassiumPotassium | +41.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +158.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +310% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +210.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +376.2% |
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 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +122.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +281.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +159.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +814.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2633.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.7% |
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Water
~83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
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 | +61900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2151.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.166g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 20mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 2.1mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.481mg | 17% |
| Folate | 7µg | 64µg | 14% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 0.3g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.233mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 1µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 0.004g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 0.04g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 83µg | 6% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 61kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 180mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 14.15g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
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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
13%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 509mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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