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Leek vs. Ice pop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Leek and Ice pop different?

  • Leek has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, and Magnesium than Ice pop.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Leek is 39% higher.

Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Frozen novelties, ice type, pop are the varieties used 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
8
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Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1100%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +25%
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 0% 21% 1% 0% 2% 1% 5% 0% 0% 2%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1100%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +25%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
4
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Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +2525%
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Equal in Water - 80.49
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +2525%
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Equal in Water - 80.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
1
:
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +937.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1175%
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
16% 64% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.016 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +937.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1175%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Ice pop Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 19.23g Ice pop
Protein 1.5g 0g Leek
Fats 0.3g 0.24g Leek
Carbs 14.15g 19.23g Ice pop
Calories 61kcal 79kcal Ice pop
Fructose 2.72g Ice pop
Sugar 3.9g 13.66g Leek
Fiber 1.8g 0g Leek
Calcium 59mg 0mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 0.54mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 1mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 0mg Leek
Potassium 180mg 15mg Leek
Sodium 20mg 7mg Ice pop
Zinc 0.12mg 0.15mg Ice pop
Copper 0.12mg 0mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 0.2µg Leek
Vitamin A 1667IU 0IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 0µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin C 12mg 0.7mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.001mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0mg Leek
Folate 64µg 0µg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.013g Ice pop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.051g Ice pop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0.016g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Leek Ice pop
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
0%
Ice pop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
3%
Ice pop

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.76g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice pop
Ice pop is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.