Leeks vs Leavening agents
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Leeks 321
Leavening agents 258
Protein (g)
Leeks 15.2
Leavening agents 0
Carbs (g)
Leeks 74.7
Leavening agents 61.5
Fat (g)
Leeks 2.10
Leavening agents 0
Fiber (g)
Leeks 10.4
Leavening agents 0.200
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried — 15.2g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Leavening agents, cream of tartar — 258 vs 321 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Leeks | Leavening agents | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 321 kcal | 258 kcal | +24% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.00 g | 1.70 g | +18% |
| Protein | 15.2 g | 0 g | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.10 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 74.7 g | 61.5 g | +21% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.4 g | 0.200 g | +5100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.279 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.029 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 118 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.800 mg | 0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.400 mg | 0 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.50 mg | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.767 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.21 mg | 0 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 366 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 14.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 360 mg | 8.00 mg | +4400% |
| Iron, Fe | 7.60 mg | 3.72 mg | +104% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 161 mg | 2.00 mg | +7950% |
| Phosphorus, P | 346 mg | 5.00 mg | +6820% |
| Potassium, K | 2400 mg | 16500 mg | -85% |
| Sodium, Na | 35.0 mg | 52.0 mg | -33% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.660 mg | 0.420 mg | +57% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.657 mg | 0.195 mg | +237% |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.63 mg | 0.205 mg | +1185% |
| Selenium, Se | 5.70 ug | 0.200 ug | +2750% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1344 kj | 1079 kj | +25% |
| Ash | 6.05 g | 36.8 g | -84% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 366 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 366 ug | 0 ug | |
| Betaine | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 277 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.265 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.015 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.029 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.16 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.470 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.691 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.117 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.640 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.525 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.973 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.786 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.180 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.253 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.559 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.413 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.572 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.790 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.253 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.749 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.42 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.29 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.698 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.674 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.936 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Magnesium, Mg +7950% in Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried Phosphorus, P +6820% in Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried Fiber, total dietary +5100% in Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried Calcium, Ca +4400% in Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried
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