Wheat Bread vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between wheat Bread and leek
- Wheat Bread has more selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, and phosphorus, while leek has more vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 59% higher.
- Leek contains 30 times less sodium than wheat Bread. Wheat Bread contains 601mg of sodium, while leek contains 20mg.
- Leek has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of leek is 32, while the glycemic index of wheat Bread is 60.
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, wheat, toasted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +179.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1125% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +437.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +186.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3240% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +631.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1462.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +225.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +34.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +132.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +724.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +764% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1323.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +294.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +242.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25375% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +936.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 33.4µg | 1µg | 59% |
| Manganese | 1.377mg | 0.481mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.25mg | 0.4mg | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 47µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.439mg | 0.06mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.03mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4.09mg | 2.1mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 20mg | 25% |
| Protein | 12.96g | 1.5g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 35mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 55.77g | 14.15g | 14% |
| Calories | 313kcal | 61kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.7g | 1.8g | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.12mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 59mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.72g | 0.166g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 83µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 28mg | 7% |
| Fats | 4.27g | 0.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.153mg | 0.233mg | 6% |
| Folate | 86µg | 64µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.92mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.989g | 0.04g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.019g | 0.004g | 3% |
| Choline | 22.1mg | 9.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 180mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.07g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.42g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.299mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.461mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.315mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.31mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | N/A |
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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
36%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 581mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.949g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.