Leek vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between leek and pasta
- Leek has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, manganese, and calcium; however, pasta is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
- Leek covers your daily vitamin A needs 33% more than pasta.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pasta is 49, while the glycemic index of leek is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +883.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +366.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
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 | +1283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +585.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +248.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.034mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.209mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.14mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.224mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 6µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Protein | 1.5g | 5.15g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.992mg | 4% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 131kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 24.93g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.429g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | N/A | |
| Folate | 64µg | 64µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +238.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +243.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +158.4% |
