Leek vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are leeks and teff different?
- Leeks are higher in folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin A; however, teff is richer in manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, protein, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 103% higher.
- Leeks have a lower glycemic index (32) than teff (57).
Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Teff, cooked are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +825% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +242.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +494.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +205% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 2.86mg | 103% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% | |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.226mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 120mg | 12% |
| Folate | 64µg | 18µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.183mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.097mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1.11mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.87g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 50mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.909mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 61kcal | 101kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 19.86g | 2% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 107mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.65g | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.05mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.5g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 407kcal | 261kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 164g | 99g | N/A |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 17.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.4% |
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Water
~74.93g
