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Leek vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Leek and Agave nectar different?

  • Leek is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin K, Copper, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Fiber, and Calcium, while Agave nectar is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Leek covers your daily need of Iron 25% more than Agave nectar.
  • Leek contains 96 times more Manganese than Agave nectar. Leek contains 0.481mg of Manganese, while Agave nectar contains 0.005mg.

Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Sweetener, syrup, agave types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +5800%
Contains more Iron +2233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Potassium +4400%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +1233.3%
Contains more Manganese +9520%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +70%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Contains more Calcium +5800%
Contains more Iron +2233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Potassium +4400%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +1233.3%
Contains more Manganese +9520%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Leek
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Contains more Vitamin A +968.6%
Contains more Folate +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.98
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.234
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 20% 0% 57% 31% 39% 13% 0% 54% 23% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +968.6%
Contains more Folate +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.98
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.234

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1566.7%
Contains more Water +261.8%
Contains more Other +600%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +439.7%
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more Protein +1566.7%
Contains more Water +261.8%
Contains more Other +600%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +439.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Agave nectar Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 76.17g Agave nectar
Protein 1.5g 0.09g Leek
Fats 0.3g 0.45g Agave nectar
Carbs 14.15g 76.37g Agave nectar
Calories 61kcal 310kcal Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 3.9g 68.03g Leek
Fiber 1.8g 0.2g Leek
Calcium 59mg 1mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 0.09mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 1mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 1mg Leek
Potassium 180mg 4mg Leek
Sodium 20mg 4mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.12mg 0.01mg Leek
Copper 0.12mg 0.009mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.005mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 1.7µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 1667IU 156IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 8µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.98mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 12mg 17mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.165mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.689mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.234mg Agave nectar
Folate 64µg 30µg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg 22.5µg 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 0g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0g Leek
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Leek Agave nectar
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
25%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.