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Leek vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Leek and Soy sauce different?

  • Leek is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A, however, Soy sauce is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Soy sauce is 238% higher.
  • Leek has less Sodium.

Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) 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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.8%
Contains more IronIron +44.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +164.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +374.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.6%

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 100% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +449%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
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14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +187%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +442.7%
Contains more FatsFats +90%
Contains more OtherOther +1348.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
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19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.166 g
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Soy sauce Opinion
Calories 61kcal 53kcal Leek
Protein 1.5g 8.14g Soy sauce
Fats 0.3g 0.57g Soy sauce
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg Leek
Net carbs 12.35g 4.13g Leek
Carbs 14.15g 4.93g Leek
Magnesium 28mg 74mg Soy sauce
Calcium 59mg 33mg Leek
Potassium 180mg 435mg Soy sauce
Iron 2.1mg 1.45mg Leek
Sugar 3.9g 0.4g Soy sauce
Fiber 1.8g 0.8g Leek
Copper 0.12mg 0.043mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 0.87mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 35mg 166mg Soy sauce
Sodium 20mg 5493mg Leek
Vitamin A 1667IU 0IU Leek
Vitamin A 83µg 0µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 1µg 0.5µg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.033mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.165mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.196mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.297mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.148mg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg 0µg Leek
Folate 64µg 14µg Leek
Choline 9.5mg 18.3mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.073g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.088g Soy sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0.263g Soy sauce
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.096mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.063mg 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.318mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.096mg 0.537mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.078mg 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.018mg 0.097mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.353mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.056mg 0.332mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.025mg 0.174mg Soy sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Leek Soy sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Leek
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 5473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.