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Corn syrup vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Corn syrup and Leek

  • Leek is higher than Corn syrup in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin E .
  • Leek covers your daily Vitamin K needs 39% more than Corn syrup.

Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, corn, dark 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 Selenium +190%
Contains more Calcium +227.8%
Contains more Iron +467.6%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +309.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +126.4%
Contains more Manganese +381%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Selenium +190%
Contains more Calcium +227.8%
Contains more Iron +467.6%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +309.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +126.4%
Contains more Manganese +381%

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 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2488.9%
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% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 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 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2488.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +448.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +277.1%
Contains more Other +162.5%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Carbs +448.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +277.1%
Contains more Other +162.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Leek Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 12.35g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 1.5g Leek
Fats 0g 0.3g Leek
Carbs 77.59g 14.15g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 61kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g 3.9g Leek
Fiber 0g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 18mg 59mg Leek
Iron 0.37mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 8mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 11mg 35mg Leek
Potassium 44mg 180mg Leek
Sodium 155mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 0.04mg 0.12mg Leek
Copper 0.053mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.1mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 2.9µg 1µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0mg 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.03mg Leek
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.4mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.14mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 0µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin K 0µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0g 0.04g Corn syrup
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
Corn syrup 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%
Corn syrup
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.