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Carbonated water vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Carbonated water and Leek?

  • Leek is richer than Carbonated water in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Leek's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 39% more.

We used Beverages, carbonated, club soda and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw types in this article.

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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 Calcium +1080%
Contains more Iron +20900%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8900%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Manganese +48000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1080%
Contains more Iron +20900%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8900%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Manganese +48000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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.
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Leek
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +950%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +950%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carbonated water Leek Opinion
Net carbs 0g 12.35g Leek
Protein 0g 1.5g Leek
Fats 0g 0.3g Leek
Carbs 0g 14.15g Leek
Calories 0kcal 61kcal Leek
Sugar 0g 3.9g Carbonated water
Fiber 0g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 5mg 59mg Leek
Iron 0.01mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 1mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 0mg 35mg Leek
Potassium 2mg 180mg Leek
Sodium 21mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 0.1mg 0.12mg Leek
Copper 0.006mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.001mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 0µg 1µg Leek
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0mg 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.03mg Leek
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.4mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.14mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 0µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin K 0µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0mg 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0mg 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0mg 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0mg 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0mg 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0mg 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0mg 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0mg 0.025mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0g 0.04g Carbonated water
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.004g Leek
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.166g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carbonated water 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
0%
Carbonated water
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Carbonated water
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Carbonated water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174842/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.