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Leek vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Leek and Muffin

  • Leek has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Muffin is richer in Phosphorus, Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Muffin covers your daily Phosphorus needs 16% more than Leek.
  • Muffin has 13 times less Vitamin C than Leek. Leek has 12mg of Vitamin C, while Muffin has 0.9mg.
  • Leek contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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
7
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +34.1%
Contains more Iron +61.5%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +317.1%
Contains more Zinc +208.3%
Contains more Selenium +720%
Equal in Manganese - 0.449
Leek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +34.1%
Contains more Iron +61.5%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +317.1%
Contains more Zinc +208.3%
Contains more Selenium +720%
Equal in Manganese - 0.449

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
5
:
7
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +2183.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +482.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +443.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +2183.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +482.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +443.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
Leek
1
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Water +232.5%
Contains more Protein +199.3%
Contains more Fats +5256.7%
Contains more Carbs +274.6%
Contains more Other +41%
Leek
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Water +232.5%
Contains more Protein +199.3%
Contains more Fats +5256.7%
Contains more Carbs +274.6%
Contains more Other +41%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
Leek
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4781.3%
Leek
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4781.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 1.5g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 0.3g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 14.15g 53g Muffin
Calories 61kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 3.9g 31.47g Leek
Fiber 1.8g 1.1g Leek
Calcium 59mg 44mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 1.3mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 10mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 180mg 121mg Leek
Sodium 20mg 336mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 0.37mg Muffin
Copper 0.12mg 0.06mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.449mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 1667IU 73IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 21µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 12mg 0.9mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.04mg Leek
Folate 64µg 48µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 47µg 39.2µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.063mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.096mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.078mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.018mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.056mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.025mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Leek
Trans Fat 0g 0.2g Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g 2.844g Leek
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Leek Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.804g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.