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Egg noodles vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between egg noodles and leek?

  • Egg noodles is richer in selenium and phosphorus, yet leek is richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin C, vitamin A, and manganese.
  • Egg noodles's daily need coverage for selenium is 42% higher.
  • Leek has a lower glycemic index than egg noodles.

We used Noodles, egg, unenriched, cooked, without added salt and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw types in this comparison.

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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 15% 3.6% 3.4% 23% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
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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 ZincZinc +441.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2290%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +391.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +373.7%
Contains more IronIron +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.7%

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 0% 2% 3.4% 1.5% 7.5% 4.6% 7.5% 16% 11% 11% 0% 5.3% 14%
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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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +406.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +814.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
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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 +202.7%
Contains more FatsFats +590%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.8%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%
Contains more OtherOther +110%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 37% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14425%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +232.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg noodles Leek
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg noodles Leek DV% diff.
Selenium 23.9µg 1µg 42%
Vitamin K 0µg 47µg 39%
Iron 0.6mg 2.1mg 19%
Folate 7µg 64µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.233mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg 13%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin A 6µg 83µg 9%
Manganese 0.315mg 0.481mg 7%
Protein 4.54g 1.5g 6%
Phosphorus 76mg 35mg 6%
Zinc 0.65mg 0.12mg 5%
Calcium 12mg 59mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.92mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Calories 138kcal 61kcal 4%
Carbs 25.16g 14.15g 4%
Potassium 38mg 180mg 4%
Fats 2.07g 0.3g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.166g 3%
Choline 25.7mg 9.5mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.14mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.419g 0.04g 2%
Copper 0.098mg 0.12mg 2%
Fiber 1.2g 1.8g 2%
Magnesium 21mg 28mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.581g 0.004g 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Sodium 5mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 23.96g 12.35g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 3.9g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.4mg 0%
Trans fat 0.029g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.138mg 0.063mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 0.365mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0.078mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.121mg 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg noodles 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
6%
Egg noodles
27%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Egg noodles
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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?
Egg noodles
Egg noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg noodles
Egg noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg noodles
Egg noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Egg noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168926/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.