Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Leeks VS Green Leaf Lettuce per 5 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Boiled Leeks versus 5 oz of Green Leaf Lettuce to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks vs Green Leaf Lettuce:
- 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks have 1.3 times more Vitamin B6 and 2.3 times more Vitamin E than Green Leaf Lettuce.
- While 5 oz of Raw Green Leaf Lettuce contain 9 times more Vitamin A, 2.7 times more Vitamin B1, 4 times more Vitamin B2, 1.9 times more Vitamin B3, 1.9 times more Vitamin B5, 1.6 times more Vitamin B9, 2.2 times more Vitamin C and 5 times more Vitamin K than Boiled and Drained Leeks.
- 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B5
- 5 ounces of Green Leaf Lettuce have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
- Both Boiled and Drained Leeks as well as Raw Green Leaf Lettuce have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.
Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Boiled Leeks vs Green Leaf Lettuce:
- 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks have 2.1 times more Copper and 1.3 times more Iron than Green Leaf Lettuce.
- While 5 oz of Raw Green Leaf Lettuce contain 1.7 times more Phosphorus and 2.2 times more Potassium than Boiled and Drained Leeks.
- Both Boiled Leeks and Green Leaf Lettuce contain similar levels of Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese and Water per five ounces.
- Both Boiled and Drained Leeks as well as Raw Green Leaf Lettuce lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc in five ounces.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:
- 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks have 2.7 times more Carbohydrate and 2.7 times more Sugars than Green Leaf Lettuce.
- While 5 oz of Raw Green Leaf Lettuce contain 1.3 times more Fiber and 1.7 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Leeks.
- Both Boiled Leeks and Green Leaf Lettuce offer comparable quantities of Omega 3 per five ounces.
- 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks provide inadequate amounts of Protein
- Both Boiled and Drained Leeks as well as Raw Green Leaf Lettuce provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in five ounces.