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Roe vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between roe and leek

  • Roe has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, leek is higher in vitamin A, manganese, and iron.
  • Roe covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 481% more than leek.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Roe
Roe
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Leek
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1371.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5070%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.7%
Contains more IronIron +172.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3600%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Copper ~0.12mg

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.
Roe
Roe
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Leek
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 28% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +361.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3063.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +448%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +724.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~83µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
Roe
3
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Leek
2
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1808%
Contains more FatsFats +2643.3%
Contains more OtherOther +147.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +637%
Contains more WaterWater +41.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
Roe
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Leek
1
19% 2% 79%
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 +53125%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1950.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Leek DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 0µg 481%
Cholesterol 479mg 0mg 160%
Selenium 51.7µg 1µg 92%
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.03mg 71%
Phosphorus 515mg 35mg 69%
Protein 28.62g 1.5g 54%
Vitamin K 47µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 0.166g 22%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.481mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.14mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.06mg 18%
Iron 0.77mg 2.1mg 17%
Fats 8.23g 0.3g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 0.4mg 11%
Zinc 1.28mg 0.12mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.866g 0.04g 8%
Folate 92µg 64µg 7%
Calories 204kcal 61kcal 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin E 0.92mg 6%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 12mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.129g 0.004g 5%
Carbs 1.92g 14.15g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.233mg 4%
Sodium 117mg 20mg 4%
Potassium 283mg 180mg 3%
Calcium 28mg 59mg 3%
Choline 9.5mg 2%
Copper 0.128mg 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin A 91µg 83µg 1%
Net carbs 1.92g 12.35g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 3.9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0.063mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 0.078mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.055mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0.025mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe Leek
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
157%
Roe
27%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.826g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $99.6)
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.

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.