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Custard apple vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between custard apple and leek

  • Custard apple has more vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B2; however, leek has more vitamin A and iron.
  • Leek's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 33% more.
  • Custard apple has 3 times more vitamin B2 than leek. Custard apple has 0.1mg of vitamin B2, while leek has 0.03mg.
  • Custard apple has a higher glycemic index than leek.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Leek
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.7%
Contains more IronIron +195.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Leek
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 28% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4050%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.14mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.233mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Leek
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14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.3%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.1%
Contains more WaterWater +16.1%
~equal in Other ~1.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Leek
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19% 2% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Leek DV% diff.
Vitamin K 47µg 39%
Manganese 0.481mg 21%
Iron 0.71mg 2.1mg 17%
Folate 64µg 16%
Copper 0.12mg 13%
Vitamin A 2µg 83µg 9%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 12mg 8%
Potassium 382mg 180mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.92mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.03mg 5%
Carbs 25.2g 14.15g 4%
Calcium 30mg 59mg 3%
Calories 101kcal 61kcal 2%
Choline 9.5mg 2%
Selenium 1µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.06mg 2%
Fiber 2.4g 1.8g 2%
Phosphorus 21mg 35mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 28mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.233mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 1%
Saturated fat 0.231g 0.04g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.4mg 1%
Zinc 0.12mg 1%
Protein 1.7g 1.5g 0%
Fats 0.6g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 22.8g 12.35g N/A
Sugar 3.9g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.14mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.063mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.078mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard apple Leek
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Custard apple
27%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.