Nutrient Comparison: Leeks VS Romaine Lettuce per 100 g
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Leeks versus 100 g of Romaine Lettuce to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Leeks vs Romaine Lettuce:
- 100 grams of Leeks have 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 3.1 times more Vitamin B6, 3 times more Vitamin C and 7.1 times more Vitamin E than Romaine Lettuce.
- While 100 g of Raw Cos Or Romaine Lettuce contain 5.3 times more Vitamin A, 2.2 times more Vitamin B2, 2.1 times more Vitamin B9 and 2.2 times more Vitamin K than Raw Leeks.
- Both Leeks and Romaine Lettuce provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B5 per 100 grams.
- 100 grams of Romaine Lettuce have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin E
- Both Raw Leeks as well as Raw Cos Or Romaine Lettuce have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.
Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Leeks vs Romaine Lettuce:
- 100 grams of Leeks have 1.8 times more Calcium, 2.5 times more Copper, 2.2 times more Iron, 2 times more Magnesium and 3.1 times more Manganese than Romaine Lettuce.
- While 100 g of Raw Cos Or Romaine Lettuce contain 1.4 times more Potassium and 1.9 times more Zinc than Raw Leeks.
- Both Leeks and Romaine Lettuce contain similar levels of Phosphorus and Water per 100 grams.
- 100 grams of Leeks lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
- Both Raw Leeks as well as Raw Cos Or Romaine Lettuce lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in 100 grams.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:
- 100 grams of Leeks have 3.6 times more Energy, 4.3 times more Carbohydrate, 3.3 times more Sugars and 1.2 times more Protein than Romaine Lettuce.
- Both Leeks and Romaine Lettuce offer comparable quantities of Omega 3 and Fiber per 100 grams.
- 100 grams of Romaine Lettuce provide inadequate amounts of Energy
- Both Raw Leeks as well as Raw Cos Or Romaine Lettuce provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in 100 grams.