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Leek vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Leek and Veggie burger

  • Leek has more Vitamin K, however, Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 216% more than Leek.
  • Leek has 11 times more Vitamin K than Veggie burger. While Leek has 47µg of Vitamin K, Veggie burger has only 4.2µg.
  • Leek has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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 less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Calcium +130.5%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.6%
Contains more Potassium +85%
Contains more Zinc +950%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +97.7%
Contains more Selenium +2160%
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 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Calcium +130.5%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.6%
Contains more Potassium +85%
Contains more Zinc +950%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +97.7%
Contains more Selenium +2160%

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 +10318.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1019%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4318.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +838.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +10318.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1019%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4318.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +838.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +35.6%
Contains more Protein +946.7%
Contains more Fats +2000%
Contains more Other +140%
Equal in Carbs - 14.27
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Water +35.6%
Contains more Protein +946.7%
Contains more Fats +2000%
Contains more Other +140%
Equal in Carbs - 14.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1118.7%
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1118.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 9.37g Leek
Protein 1.5g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 0.3g 6.3g Veggie burger
Carbs 14.15g 14.27g Veggie burger
Calories 61kcal 177kcal Veggie burger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 3.9g 1.07g Veggie burger
Fiber 1.8g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 59mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.1mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 28mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 35mg 206mg Veggie burger
Potassium 180mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 20mg 569mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 1.26mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.12mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.481mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 1µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 1667IU 16IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 1µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.23mg Leek
Vitamin C 12mg 4.5mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.753mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.289mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 64µg 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 47µg 4.2µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.063mg 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 0.096mg 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 0.078mg 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.018mg 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.056mg 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.025mg 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g 1.44g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 1.778g Veggie burger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 2.023g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Leek Veggie burger
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
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.