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Glutinous rice vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Glutinous rice and Leek

  • Glutinous rice has more Selenium, while Leek has more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin E .
  • Leek's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 39% higher.
  • Leek contains 6 times less Selenium than Glutinous rice. Glutinous rice contains 5.6µg of Selenium, while Leek contains 1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked 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 less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Selenium +460%
Contains more Calcium +2850%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +1700%
Contains more Copper +144.9%
Contains more Manganese +83.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 4% 4% 1% 1% 12% 17% 35% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Selenium +460%
Contains more Calcium +2850%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +1700%
Contains more Copper +144.9%
Contains more Manganese +83.6%

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 B5 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +796.2%
Contains more Folate +6300%
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% 1% 0% 0% 5% 3% 6% 13% 6% 1% 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 B5 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +796.2%
Contains more Folate +6300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.7%
Contains more Carbs +49%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Other +1400%
Equal in Water - 83
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +34.7%
Contains more Carbs +49%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Other +1400%
Equal in Water - 83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.04
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.04

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Glutinous rice Leek Opinion
Net carbs 20.09g 12.35g Glutinous rice
Protein 2.02g 1.5g Glutinous rice
Fats 0.19g 0.3g Leek
Carbs 21.09g 14.15g Glutinous rice
Calories 97kcal 61kcal Glutinous rice
Sugar 0.05g 3.9g Glutinous rice
Fiber 1g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 2mg 59mg Leek
Iron 0.14mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 5mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 8mg 35mg Leek
Potassium 10mg 180mg Leek
Sodium 5mg 20mg Glutinous rice
Zinc 0.41mg 0.12mg Glutinous rice
Copper 0.049mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.262mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 5.6µg 1µg Glutinous rice
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.03mg Leek
Vitamin B3 0.29mg 0.4mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.14mg Glutinous rice
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 1µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin K 0µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.012mg Glutinous rice
Threonine 0.072mg 0.063mg Glutinous rice
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.052mg Glutinous rice
Leucine 0.167mg 0.096mg Glutinous rice
Lysine 0.073mg 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.047mg 0.018mg Glutinous rice
Phenylalanine 0.108mg 0.055mg Glutinous rice
Valine 0.123mg 0.056mg Glutinous rice
Histidine 0.047mg 0.025mg Glutinous rice
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.04g Glutinous rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.07g 0.004g Glutinous rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 0.166g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Glutinous rice 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
3%
Glutinous rice
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Glutinous rice
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
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. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.