Quinoa vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Quinoa and Leek
- Quinoa has more Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, and Manganese, however, Leek is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
- Leek covers your daily need of Vitamin K 39% more than Quinoa.
- Quinoa has 9 times more Zinc than Leek. While Quinoa has 1.09mg of Zinc, Leek has only 0.12mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quinoa, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +808.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +334.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +247.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.9% |
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 | +78.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +266.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33240% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +46% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +193.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +540% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +13100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +549.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 120kcal | 61kcal |
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| Protein | 4.4g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 1.92g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.5g | 12.35g |
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| Carbs | 21.3g | 14.15g |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 59mg |
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| Potassium | 172mg | 180mg |
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| Iron | 1.49mg | 2.1mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g | 3.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.12mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.12mg |
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| Starch | 17.63g |
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| Phosphorus | 152mg | 35mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 20mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5IU | 1667IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 83µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.92mg |
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| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.481mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 47µg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 64µg |
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| Choline | 23mg | 9.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.231g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.528g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.166g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.063mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.052mg |
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| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.096mg |
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| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.078mg |
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| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.055mg |
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| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.056mg |
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| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.025mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
11%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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.
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.