Onions vs Leeks
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
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Leeks wins in 20 out of 29 nutrient categories
Onions: 6
vs
Leeks: 20
(3 ties)
Overview
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Onions | Leeks | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 6.8 MG | 0 MG | |
| Folate, total | 15 UG | 366 UG | |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 3.5 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 MG | 0.8 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 0.4 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 0.8 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 14 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 1.2 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.2 MG | 118 MG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.0 MG | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.5 UG | 0 UG |
Minerals
| Mineral | Onions | Leeks | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 22 MG | 360 MG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 0.7 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.2 MG | 7.6 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11 MG | 161 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 2.6 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 35 MG | 346 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 166 MG | 2,400 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.6 UG | 5.7 UG | |
| Sodium, Na | 3 MG | 35 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.2 MG | 0.7 MG |