Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Potato Skin VS Dried Leeks

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Potato Skin	17%	1%	82%
Dried Leeks	16%	5%	79%

Macro Nutrients

	Potato Skin	Dried Leeks	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	7.94% 230kcal	44% 1274kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.41% 0.4g	8.6% 8.33g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.32% 0.1g	3.46% 1.1g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.5% 0.04g	171% 2.74g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.75% 0.13g	11% 1.87g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	38% 49.4g	228% 296g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	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	NA	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	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	26% 9.92g	109% 41.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	18.2% 10.2g	108% 60.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Potato Skin	Dried Leeks	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	6.17% 55.6μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6.95% 0.083mg	265% 3.18mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	11.6% 0.15mg	122% 1.6mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	25.6% 4.1mg	87% 14mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	24% 1.2mg	61% 3.04mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	73% 0.95mg	369% 4.8mg	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	17% 67.5μg	363% 1453μg	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	50.3% 45.2mg	520% 468mg	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	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Potato Skin	Dried Leeks	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	12% 119mg	143% 1429mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	187% 1.68mg	290% 2.6mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	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	161% 13mg	377% 30mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	21.7% 91mg	152% 639mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	104% 2.4mg	455% 10.5mg	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	21.5% 151mg	196% 1373mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	48.2% 1639mg	280% 9525mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.16% 1.2μg	41% 22.6μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.65% 39.7mg	9.26% 139mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	12.6% 1.4mg	24% 2.6mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	8.93% 331g	0.21% 7.94g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Potato Skin VS Dried Leeks per 14 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Potato Skin vs Dried Leeks:

• 14 oz of Freeze-dried Leeks contain 38.1 times more Vitamin B1, 10.5 times more Vitamin B2, 3.4 times more Vitamin B3, 2.5 times more Vitamin B5, 5.1 times more Vitamin B6, 21.5 times more Vitamin B9 and 10.4 times more Vitamin C than Raw Potato Skin.
• 14 ounces of Potato Skin have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1
• Both Raw Potato Skin as well as Freeze-dried Leeks have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Potato Skin vs Dried Leeks:

• 14 ounces of Potato Skin have 41.6 times more Water than Dried Leeks.
• While 14 oz of Freeze-dried Leeks contain 12 times more Calcium, 1.6 times more Copper, 2.3 times more Iron, 7 times more Magnesium, 4.4 times more Manganese, 9.1 times more Phosphorus, 5.8 times more Potassium, 19 times more Selenium, 3.5 times more Sodium and 1.9 times more Zinc than Raw Potato Skin.
• 14 ounces of Potato Skin lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 oz of Freeze-dried Leeks contain 5.5 times more Energy, 21 times more Fat, 69.1 times more Omega 3, 14.7 times more Omega 6, 6 times more Carbohydrate, 4.2 times more Fiber and 5.9 times more Protein than Raw Potato Skin.
• 14 ounces of Potato Skin provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6