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Ice cream sandwich vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ice cream sandwich and leek

  • Ice cream sandwich is richer in copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, yet leek is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for leek is 38% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains 58 times more saturated fat than leek. Ice cream sandwich contains 2.317g of saturated fat, while leek contains 0.04g.
  • Leek has a lower glycemic index than ice cream sandwich.

Food types used in this article are Ice cream sandwich 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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
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 CalciumCalcium +45.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +210%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.5%
Contains more IronIron +707.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg

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% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
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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 B1Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +291.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +732.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3515.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~83µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 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 +186%
Contains more FatsFats +2756.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.5%
Contains more WaterWater +69.7%
~equal in Other ~1.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 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 +66425%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1268.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Leek DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.3µg 47µg 38%
Iron 0.26mg 2.1mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.233mg 16%
Copper 0.254mg 0.12mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.166g 14%
Fats 8.57g 0.3g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.317g 0.04g 10%
Calories 237kcal 61kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.03mg 9%
Carbs 37.14g 14.15g 8%
Folate 34µg 64µg 8%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 0.004g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.4mg 7%
Protein 4.29g 1.5g 6%
Phosphorus 72mg 35mg 5%
Sodium 129mg 20mg 5%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.12mg 4%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.481mg 4%
Selenium 3.1µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.06mg 4%
Calcium 86mg 59mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.92mg 3%
Potassium 115mg 180mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg 2%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 12.35g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 18.57g 3.9g N/A
Vitamin A 86µg 83µg 0%
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 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich 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%
Ice cream sandwich
27%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.277g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.