Dough vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between dough and leek
- Dough is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, iron, and folate, yet leek is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Dough covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 54% more than leek.
- Dough contains 30 times more sodium than leek. While dough contains 602mg of sodium, leek contains only 20mg.
- The glycemic index of leek is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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 | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +766.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2760% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.8% |
| 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 | +1083.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1323.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +225% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +92.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +338.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6614.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +616.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +706.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +266.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +151.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8950% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +415.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.71mg | 0.06mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 28.6µg | 1µg | 50% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 47µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.03mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.817mg | 0.4mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 20mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3.91mg | 2.1mg | 23% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 1.5g | 19% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Folate | 123µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 51.88g | 14.15g | 13% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 61kcal | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 35mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.233mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 83µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.455mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.855g | 0.166g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.92mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.577mg | 0.481mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 0.3g | 3% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 180mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.529g | 0.04g | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.362g | 0.004g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 49.68g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.62g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 8mg | 9.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
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.