Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Leeks VS Romaine Lettuce per 5 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Boiled Leeks versus 5 oz of Romaine Lettuce to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks vs Romaine Lettuce:
- 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks have 1.5 times more Vitamin B6 and 3.8 times more Vitamin E than Romaine Lettuce.
- While 5 oz of Raw Cos Or Romaine Lettuce contain 10.6 times more Vitamin A, 2.8 times more Vitamin B1, 3.4 times more Vitamin B2, 2 times more Vitamin B5, 5.7 times more Vitamin B9 and 4 times more Vitamin K than Boiled and Drained Leeks.
- Both Boiled Leeks and Romaine Lettuce provide similar amounts of Vitamin C per five ounces.
- 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B5
- 5 ounces of Romaine Lettuce have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
- Both Boiled and Drained Leeks as well as Raw Cos Or Romaine Lettuce have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.
Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Boiled Leeks vs Romaine Lettuce:
- 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks have 1.3 times more Copper and 1.6 times more Manganese than Romaine Lettuce.
- While 5 oz of Raw Cos Or Romaine Lettuce contain 1.8 times more Phosphorus, 2.8 times more Potassium and 3.8 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Leeks.
- Both Boiled Leeks and Romaine Lettuce contain similar levels of Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and Water per five ounces.
- 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
- Both Boiled and Drained Leeks as well as Raw Cos Or Romaine Lettuce lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:
- 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks have 2.3 times more Carbohydrate and 1.8 times more Sugars than Romaine Lettuce.
- While 5 oz of Raw Cos Or Romaine Lettuce contain 1.7 times more Omega 3, 2.1 times more Fiber and 1.5 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Leeks.
- 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks provide inadequate amounts of Protein
- Both Boiled and Drained Leeks as well as Raw Cos Or Romaine Lettuce provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in five ounces.