Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Leeks VS Iceberg Lettuce per 5 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Boiled Leeks versus 5 oz of Iceberg Lettuce to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks vs Iceberg Lettuce:
- 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks have 1.6 times more Vitamin A, 2.7 times more Vitamin B6, 1.5 times more Vitamin C and 2.8 times more Vitamin E than Iceberg Lettuce.
- While 5 oz of Raw Iceberg Lettuce contain 1.6 times more Vitamin B1 than Boiled and Drained Leeks.
- Both Boiled Leeks and Iceberg Lettuce provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 and Vitamin K per five ounces.
- 5 ounces of Iceberg Lettuce have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
- Both Boiled and Drained Leeks as well as Raw Iceberg Lettuce have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.
Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Boiled Leeks vs Iceberg Lettuce:
- 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks have 1.7 times more Calcium, 2.5 times more Copper, 2.7 times more Iron, 2 times more Magnesium and 2 times more Manganese than Iceberg Lettuce.
- While 5 oz of Raw Iceberg Lettuce contain 1.6 times more Potassium than Boiled and Drained Leeks.
- Both Boiled Leeks and Iceberg Lettuce contain similar levels of Phosphorus and Water per five ounces.
- 5 ounces of Iceberg Lettuce lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Magnesium
- Both Boiled and Drained Leeks as well as Raw Iceberg Lettuce lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc in five ounces.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:
- 5 ounces of Boiled Leeks have 1.3 times more Omega 3 and 2.6 times more Carbohydrate than Iceberg Lettuce.
- Both Boiled Leeks and Iceberg Lettuce offer comparable quantities of Sugars and Fiber per five ounces.
- Both Boiled and Drained Leeks as well as Raw Iceberg Lettuce provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 6 and Protein in five ounces.