Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Leeks VS Florida Oranges

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Leeks	9%	4%	87%
Florida Oranges	6%	4%	90%

Macro Nutrients

	Leeks	Florida Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	9.54% 277kcal	7.2% 209kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.4% 1.36g	0.98% 0.95g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.57% 0.18g	0.35% 0.11g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	28% 0.45g	3.1% 0.05g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.8% 0.3g	0.83% 0.14g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	49.4% 64g	40.3% 52.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	24.4% 17.7g	57% 41.5g	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	21.5% 8.16g	28.6% 11g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	12% 6.8g	5.67% 3.18g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Leeks	Florida Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	42% 376μg	5.54% 50μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	22.7% 0.27mg	37.8% 0.45mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	10.5% 0.14mg	14% 0.18mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	11.3% 1.8mg	11.3% 1.8mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	12.7% 0.64mg	22.7% 1.13mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	81.3% 1.06mg	17.8% 0.23mg	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	72.6% 290μg	19.3% 77μg	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	60.5% 54.4mg	227% 204mg	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	28% 4.17mg	5.44% 0.82mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	178% 213μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Leeks	Florida Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	26.8% 268mg	19.5% 195mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	60.5% 0.54mg	19.7% 0.18mg	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	119% 9.53mg	5.1% 0.41mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	30.2% 127mg	10.8% 45.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	95% 2.2mg	4.73% 0.11mg	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	22.7% 159mg	7.78% 54.4mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	24% 816mg	22.5% 767mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	8.25% 4.54μg	4.12% 2.27μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.05% 91mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.95% 0.54mg	3.3% 0.36mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	10% 376g	10.7% 395g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Leeks VS Florida Oranges per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Leeks versus 1 lb of Florida Oranges to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Leeks vs Florida Oranges:

• 1 pound of Leeks has 7.5 times more Vitamin A, 4.6 times more Vitamin B6, 3.8 times more Vitamin B9, 5.1 times more Vitamin E and more Vitamin K than Florida Oranges.
• While 1 lb of Raw Florida Oranges contains 1.7 times more Vitamin B1, 1.3 times more Vitamin B2, 1.8 times more Vitamin B5 and 3.8 times more Vitamin C than Raw Leeks.
• Both Leeks and Florida Oranges provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Florida Oranges have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• Both Raw Leeks as well as Raw Florida Oranges have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Leeks vs Florida Oranges:

• 1 pound of Leeks has 1.4 times more Calcium, 3.1 times more Copper, 23.3 times more Iron, 2.8 times more Magnesium, 20 times more Manganese and 2.9 times more Phosphorus than Florida Oranges.
• Both Leeks and Florida Oranges contain similar levels of Potassium and Water per one pound.
• 1 pound of Florida Oranges lack sufficient amounts of Iron, Manganese and Phosphorus
• Both Raw Leeks as well as Raw Florida Oranges lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Leeks has 1.3 times more Energy, 9 times more Omega 3, 1.2 times more Carbohydrate and 2.1 times more Protein than Florida Oranges.
• While 1 lb of Raw Florida Oranges contains 2.3 times more Sugars and 1.3 times more Fiber than Raw Leeks.
• 1 pound of Florida Oranges provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Protein
• Both Raw Leeks as well as Raw Florida Oranges provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in one pound.