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Turmeric vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turmeric and Leek different?

  • Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , however, Leek is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Turmeric is 840% higher.
  • Turmeric contains 38 times more Zinc than Leek. While Turmeric contains 4.5mg of Zinc, Leek contains only 0.12mg.

Spices, turmeric, ground and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw are the varieties used 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.
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Leek
Contains more Calcium +184.7%
Contains more Iron +2519%
Contains more Magnesium +642.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +754.3%
Contains more Potassium +1055.6%
Contains more Zinc +3650%
Contains more Copper +983.3%
Contains more Manganese +4016.4%
Contains more Selenium +520%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Calcium +184.7%
Contains more Iron +2519%
Contains more Magnesium +642.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +754.3%
Contains more Potassium +1055.6%
Contains more Zinc +3650%
Contains more Copper +983.3%
Contains more Manganese +4016.4%
Contains more Selenium +520%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%

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.
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Leek
Contains more Vitamin E +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.8%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin K +250.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
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 E +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.8%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin K +250.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Protein +545.3%
Contains more Fats +983.3%
Contains more Carbs +374.5%
Contains more Other +574.3%
Contains more Water +545.9%
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 +545.3%
Contains more Fats +983.3%
Contains more Carbs +374.5%
Contains more Other +574.3%
Contains more Water +545.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Leek Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 12.35g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 1.5g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.3g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 14.15g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 61kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 3.9g Turmeric
Fiber 22.7g 1.8g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 59mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 2.1mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 28mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 35mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 180mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 4.5mg 0.12mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.12mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.481mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 1µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.92mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.03mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.4mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 20µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin K 13.4µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.012mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.063mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.052mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.096mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.078mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.018mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.055mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.056mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.025mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Leek
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.004g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.166g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.798g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.