Leek vs. Somen noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Leek and Somen noodles
- Somen noodles has less Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin C, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin A, Magnesium, and Calcium than Leek.
- Leek covers your daily need of Iron 20% more than Somen noodles.
- Leek has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Noodles, japanese, somen, 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 | +1300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +637.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +520.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +303.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +380% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +312.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1692.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
4 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
27.54 g
Water:
67.91 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +166.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -37.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +425% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 61kcal | 131kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 4g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.35g | 27.54g |
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| Carbs | 14.15g | 27.54g |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 59mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 180mg | 29mg |
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.52mg |
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| Sugar | 3.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.025mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 161mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1667IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 83µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.92mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.251mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.172mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin K | 47µg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 9.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0.021g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.073g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.051mg |
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| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.106mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.155mg |
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| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.274mg |
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| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.077mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.062mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.194mg |
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| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.171mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.081mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Somen noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Somen noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Somen noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)