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Leek vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Leek and Icing?

  • Leek is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, Copper, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Icing is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Leek's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 28% higher.
  • Leek contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Leek
Leek
10
:
0
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +1866.7%
Contains more Iron +1212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +429.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Leek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1866.7%
Contains more Iron +1212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +429.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +900%

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
Leek
8
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +906.7%
Leek
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +906.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
Leek
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +450.8%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Contains more Fats +5310%
Contains more Carbs +379.8%
Leek
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +450.8%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Contains more Fats +5310%
Contains more Carbs +379.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
Leek
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4689.8%
Leek
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4689.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Icing Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 67.89g Icing
Protein 1.5g 0g Leek
Fats 0.3g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 14.15g 67.89g Icing
Calories 61kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 3.9g 63.1g Leek
Fiber 1.8g 0g Leek
Calcium 59mg 3mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 0.16mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 1mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 18mg Leek
Potassium 180mg 34mg Leek
Sodium 20mg 184mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 0.07mg Leek
Copper 0.12mg 0mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 0.1µg Leek
Vitamin A 1667IU 0IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 0µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.01mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.22mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.055mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0mg Leek
Folate 64µg 8µg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg 13µg 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 2.974g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Leek Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.934g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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 cheaper?
Icing
Icing 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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.