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Leek vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Leek and Cheesecake

  • Leek has more Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Folate, however, Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 49% more than Leek.
  • Leek has 30 times more Vitamin C than Cheesecake. While Leek has 12mg of Vitamin C, Cheesecake has only 0.4mg.
  • Leek has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 +15.7%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +243.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.7%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Selenium +420%
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 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Calcium +15.7%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +243.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.7%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Selenium +420%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.1%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +968.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +307.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.1%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +968.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +307.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +82%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +266.7%
Contains more Fats +7400%
Contains more Carbs +80.2%
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +82%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +266.7%
Contains more Fats +7400%
Contains more Carbs +80.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +865.1%
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +865.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 25.1g Cheesecake
Protein 1.5g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 0.3g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 14.15g 25.5g Cheesecake
Calories 61kcal 321kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 3.9g 21.8g Leek
Fiber 1.8g 0.4g Leek
Calcium 59mg 51mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 0.63mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 11mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 93mg Cheesecake
Potassium 180mg 90mg Leek
Sodium 20mg 438mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 0.51mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.12mg 0.02mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.14mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 5.2µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 1667IU 547IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.56mg Leek
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 12mg 0.4mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.028mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.195mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.052mg Leek
Folate 64µg 18µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 47µg 4.4µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.063mg 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.096mg 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.078mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.018mg 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.056mg 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.025mg 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g 9.921g Leek
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 1.602g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Leek Cheesecake
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
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/nutrients
  2. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.