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Leek vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between leek and club sandwich?

  • Leek is higher in vitamin K and vitamin A, yet club sandwich is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Club sandwich's daily need coverage for selenium is 43% more.
  • Leek has 5 times more vitamin K than club sandwich. While leek has 47µg of vitamin K, club sandwich has only 8.7µg.
  • The amount of sodium in leek is lower.

We used Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise types in this article.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more IronIron +53.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1016.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +514.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2380%

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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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%
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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +440.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +490%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +403.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
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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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +58%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1046%
Contains more FatsFats +2583.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.4%
Contains more OtherOther +125.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
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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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73625%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1032.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Leek Club sandwich
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 Leek Club sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 1µg 24.8µg 43%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 5.575mg 32%
Vitamin K 47µg 8.7µg 32%
Protein 1.5g 17.19g 31%
Sodium 20mg 630mg 27%
Phosphorus 35mg 215mg 26%
Manganese 0.481mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 46mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.826mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.04g 3.109g 14%
Fats 0.3g 8.05g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.186mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 1.88g 11%
Zinc 0.12mg 1.34mg 11%
Iron 2.1mg 1.37mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.172mg 9%
Folate 64µg 31µg 8%
Calories 61kcal 220kcal 8%
Vitamin C 12mg 4.4mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 2.949g 7%
Choline 9.5mg 47.8mg 7%
Vitamin A 83µg 35µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.296mg 5%
Calcium 59mg 95mg 4%
Copper 0.12mg 0.089mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.61mg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g 2%
Carbs 14.15g 19.87g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 180mg 226mg 1%
Magnesium 28mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 12.35g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 3.9g 4.68g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.071g N/A
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 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Leek Club sandwich
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
27%
Leek
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club 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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/nutrients
  2. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.