Leek vs. Hominy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Leek and Hominy?
- Leek is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin A, yet Hominy is richer in Zinc.
- Leek's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 39% higher.
- Leek contains less Sodium.
We used Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Hominy, canned, white types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +490% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +238.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +587.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +775% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1740% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4560% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +206.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +193.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.48g
~equal in
Carbs
~14.26g
~equal in
Water
~82.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5675% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +140.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 61kcal | 72kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 1.48g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.88g |
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| Vitamin C | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.35g | 11.76g |
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| Carbs | 14.15g | 14.26g |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 59mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 180mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.62mg |
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| Sugar | 3.9g | 1.82g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.5g |
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| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 35mg | |
| Sodium | 20mg | 345mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1667IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 83µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.07mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.003mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.006mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 9.5mg | 3.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0.123g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0.231g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.399g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.05mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.058mg |
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| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.033mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.076mg |
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| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.077mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.045mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
32%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hominy is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hominy is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)