Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Leeks VS Cauliflower

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Leeks	9%	4%	87%
Cauliflower	26%	8%	66%

Macro Nutrients

	Leeks	Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	8.35% 242kcal	3.42% 99kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.23% 1.2g	1.15% 1.1g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.5% 0.16g	1.6% 0.52g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	24.6% 0.39g	3.72% 0.06g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.56% 0.27g	0.37% 0.064g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	43.2% 56g	15% 19.7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	21.4% 15.5g	10.5% 7.6g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	5.3% 3.85g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 3.73g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	19% 7.14g	21% 7.94g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	10.6% 5.95g	13.6% 7.62g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Leeks	Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	36.6% 329μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	20% 0.24mg	16.5% 0.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	9.16% 0.12mg	18.3% 0.24mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	9.92% 1.6mg	12.6% 2mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	11% 0.56mg	53% 2.65mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	71% 0.92mg	56% 0.73mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	63.5% 254μg	56.6% 226μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	53% 47.6mg	213% 191mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	24.3% 3.65mg	2.1% 0.32mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	155% 187μg	51.3% 61.5μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Leeks	Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	23.4% 234mg	8.73% 87.3mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	53% 0.48mg	17% 0.15mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.099% 3.97μg	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	104% 8.33mg	21% 1.67mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	26.5% 111mg	14% 59.5mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	83% 1.9mg	26.7% 0.62mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	20% 139mg	25% 175mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	21% 714mg	35% 1187mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	7.2% 3.97μg	4.33% 2.4μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	5.3% 79.4mg	7.94% 119mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.33% 0.48mg	9.74% 1.07mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	8.9% 329g	9.88% 365g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Leeks VS Cauliflower per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Leeks versus 14 oz of Cauliflower to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Leeks vs Cauliflower:

• 14 ounces of Leeks have more Vitamin A, 1.3 times more Vitamin B6, 11.5 times more Vitamin E and 3 times more Vitamin K than Cauliflower.
• While 14 oz of Raw Cauliflower contain 2 times more Vitamin B2, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 4.8 times more Vitamin B5 and 4 times more Vitamin C than Raw Leeks.
• Both Leeks and Cauliflower provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B9 per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Cauliflower have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin E
• Both Raw Leeks as well as Raw Cauliflower have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Leeks vs Cauliflower:

• 14 ounces of Leeks have 2.7 times more Calcium, 3.1 times more Copper, 5 times more Iron, 1.9 times more Magnesium and 3.1 times more Manganese than Cauliflower.
• While 14 oz of Raw Cauliflower contain 1.3 times more Phosphorus, 1.7 times more Potassium, 1.5 times more Sodium and 2.3 times more Zinc than Raw Leeks.
• Both Leeks and Cauliflower contain similar levels of Water per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Leeks lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
• Both Raw Leeks as well as Raw Cauliflower lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in 14 ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Leeks have 2.4 times more Energy, 6.6 times more Omega 3, 2.8 times more Carbohydrate and 2 times more Sugars than Cauliflower.
• While 14 oz of Raw Cauliflower contain 1.3 times more Protein than Raw Leeks.
• Both Leeks and Cauliflower offer comparable quantities of Fiber per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Cauliflower provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 3
• Both Raw Leeks as well as Raw Cauliflower provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in 14 ounces.