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Rice noodles vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rice noodles and Leek

  • Rice noodles has more Selenium, however, Leek is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Leek covers your daily Vitamin K needs 39% more than Rice noodles.
  • Leek has 5 times less Selenium than Rice noodles. Rice noodles has 4.5µg of Selenium, while Leek has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice noodles, cooked and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
3
:
7
Leek
Leek
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Calcium +1375%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +4400%
Contains more Copper +215.8%
Contains more Manganese +321.9%
Equal in Sodium - 20
Rice noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 6% 3% 9% 1% 3% 7% 13% 15% 25%
Leek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Calcium +1375%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +4400%
Contains more Copper +215.8%
Contains more Manganese +321.9%
Equal in Sodium - 20

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
0
:
10
Leek
Leek
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3783.3%
Contains more Folate +6300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Rice noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 0% 0%
Leek
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3783.3%
Contains more Folate +6300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
2
:
3
Leek
Leek
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Carbs +69.7%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +12.4%
Contains more Other +483.3%
Rice noodles
2% 24% 74%
Protein: 1.79 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 24.01 g
Water: 73.82 g
Other: 0.18 g
Leek
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Carbs +69.7%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +12.4%
Contains more Other +483.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice noodles
Rice noodles
2
:
1
Leek
Leek
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +621.7%
Rice noodles
32% 36% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.023 g
Leek
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +621.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice noodles Leek
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice noodles Leek Opinion
Net carbs 23.01g 12.35g Rice noodles
Protein 1.79g 1.5g Rice noodles
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Leek
Carbs 24.01g 14.15g Rice noodles
Calories 108kcal 61kcal Rice noodles
Sugar 0.03g 3.9g Rice noodles
Fiber 1g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 4mg 59mg Leek
Iron 0.14mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 3mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 20mg 35mg Leek
Potassium 4mg 180mg Leek
Sodium 19mg 20mg Rice noodles
Zinc 0.25mg 0.12mg Rice noodles
Copper 0.038mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.114mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 4.5µg 1µg Rice noodles
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.03mg Leek
Vitamin B3 0.072mg 0.4mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.14mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 1µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin K 0µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.012mg Rice noodles
Threonine 0.063mg 0.063mg
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.052mg Rice noodles
Leucine 0.147mg 0.096mg Rice noodles
Lysine 0.062mg 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.043mg 0.018mg Rice noodles
Phenylalanine 0.095mg 0.055mg Rice noodles
Valine 0.104mg 0.056mg Rice noodles
Histidine 0.045mg 0.025mg Rice noodles
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.04g Rice noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.004g Rice noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.023g 0.166g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice noodles Leek
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Rice noodles
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Rice noodles
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rice noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168914/nutrients
  2. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.