Leeks vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Leeks and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
leeks
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in leeks and pickles:
- Both pickles and leeks are high in calcium.
- Leek has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Leek has signficantly more Vitamin A than pickle.
- Leek has signficantly more Vitamin C than pickle.
- Leek is a great source of iron.
- Pickle has 4 times less calories than leek.
- Pickle has 4.8 times less carbohydrates than leek.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Leeks (Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 4 times less calories than leek - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and leek has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, leeks is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pickles per calorie. Leeks has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Leeks | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 67% |
| Fat | 4% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickle has 4.8 times less carbohydrates than leek - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and leek has 14.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Leek has 80% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and leek has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and leeks contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and leek has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and leeks contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and leek has 1.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and leeks are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and leek has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Leek has signficantly more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and leek has 12mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Leek has signficantly more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and leek has 83ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and leeks contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and leek has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Leek has 172% more Vitamin K than pickle - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and leek has 47ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Leek has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both leeks and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Leeks | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and leeks are high in calcium. Pickle is very similar to pickle for calcium - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and leek has 59mg of calcium.
iron
Leek is a great source of iron and it has 708% more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and leek has 2.1mg of iron.
potassium
Leek has 54% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and leek has 180mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Leeks | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1000 UG | 53 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1900 UG | 28 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both leeks and pickles contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Leeks | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both leeks and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Leeks | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.067 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.067 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does pickles or leeks contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 4 times less calories than leek - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and leek has 61 calories.
Does pickles or leeks have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickle has 4.8 times fewer carbohydrates than leek - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and leek has 14.2g of carbohydrates.
Does pickles or leeks contain more calcium?
Both pickles and leeks are high in calcium. Pickle is very similar to pickle for calcium - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and leek has 59mg of calcium.