Wild rice vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Wild rice and Leek
- Wild rice is higher in Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Leek is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
- Leek covers your daily Vitamin K needs 39% more than Wild rice.
- Wild rice contains 11 times more Zinc than Leek. While Wild rice contains 1.34mg of Zinc, Leek contains only 0.12mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Wild rice, 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 | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1016.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +221.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +55466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +9300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +146.2% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +166% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -18.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 61kcal |
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| Protein | 3.99g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 0.34g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.54g | 12.35g |
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| Carbs | 21.34g | 14.15g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 59mg |
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| Potassium | 101mg | 180mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.1mg |
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| Sugar | 0.73g | 3.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.8g | |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.12mg |
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| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 82mg | 35mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 20mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 1667IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 83µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.92mg |
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| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.481mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.287mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.154mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.135mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 47µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 64µg |
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| Choline | 10.2mg | 9.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.049g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.166g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.127mg | 0.063mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.167mg | 0.052mg |
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| Leucine | 0.276mg | 0.096mg |
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| Lysine | 0.17mg | 0.078mg |
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| Methionine | 0.119mg | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.055mg |
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| Valine | 0.232mg | 0.056mg |
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| Histidine | 0.104mg | 0.025mg |
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| Fructose | 0.2g |
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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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wild rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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.