Radish vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between radish and leek
- Leek is higher than radish in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin B6, folate, copper, and vitamin E.
- Leek covers your daily vitamin K needs 38% more than radish.
Food varieties used in this article are Radishes, raw 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 | +29.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +136% |
| Contains more IronIron | +517.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +597.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +228.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3515.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +156% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +316.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +325% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +245.8% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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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 | 1.3µg | 47µg | 38% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 2.1mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.069mg | 0.481mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.233mg | 12% |
| Folate | 25µg | 64µg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 83µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.92mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 3.4g | 14.15g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.68g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 61kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 180mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.166g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 9.5mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.71g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.254mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.8g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.023mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.02mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.031mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.013mg | 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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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radish is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Radish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Radish is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
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)