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Leek vs. Beef noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Leek and Beef noodle soup

  • Leek is higher than Beef noodle soup in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Leek covers your daily Vitamin K needs 39% more than Beef noodle soup.
  • Leek contains 60 times more Vitamin C than Beef noodle soup. While Leek contains 12mg of Vitamin C, Beef noodle soup contains only 0.2mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Leek is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 Calcium +637.5%
Contains more Iron +377.3%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +350%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +341.3%
Contains more Zinc +416.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 17% 3% 9% 4% 43% 17% 20% 15% 17%
Contains more Calcium +637.5%
Contains more Iron +377.3%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +350%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +341.3%
Contains more Zinc +416.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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.
Leek
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +1550.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +84%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1453.3%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +5775%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.425
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 10% 0% 1% 7% 6% 8% 5% 4% 6% 10% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1550.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +84%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1453.3%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +5775%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.425

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +295.3%
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Fats +310%
Contains more Water +11%
Equal in Other - 1.1
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 3.58 g
Water: 92.16 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Carbs +295.3%
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Fats +310%
Contains more Water +11%
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
40% 43% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.195 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Leek Beef noodle soup
Lower in Sodium ok
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 price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Beef noodle soup Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 3.28g Leek
Protein 1.5g 1.93g Beef noodle soup
Fats 0.3g 1.23g Beef noodle soup
Carbs 14.15g 3.58g Leek
Calories 61kcal 34kcal Leek
Sugar 3.9g 1.03g Beef noodle soup
Fiber 1.8g 0.3g Leek
Calcium 59mg 8mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 0.44mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 3mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 19mg Leek
Potassium 180mg 40mg Leek
Sodium 20mg 325mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 0.62mg Beef noodle soup
Copper 0.12mg 0.06mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.109mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 3µg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin A 1667IU 101IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 5µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.5mg Leek
Vitamin C 12mg 0.2mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.028mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.024mg Leek
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.425mg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.08mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.015mg Leek
Folate 64µg 8µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin K 47µg 0.8µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg Leek
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.455g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.495g Beef noodle soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0.195g Beef noodle soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Leek Beef noodle soup
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
35%
Leek
5%
Beef noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
14%
Beef noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.415g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup 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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/nutrients
  2. Beef noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172906/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.