Leek vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between leek and waffle
- Leek has more vitamin A and vitamin B6; however, waffle is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B1.
- Waffle covers your daily need for selenium, 82% more than leek.
- Leek has 7 times more vitamin A than waffle. While leek has 1667IU of vitamin A, waffle has only 228IU.
- Leek has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of waffle is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +47.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +332.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +466.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +442.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4520% |
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 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +316.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +39.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +338.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1056.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +418.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +246.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +97.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +426.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +195.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87925% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3987.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1µg | 46.2µg | 82% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 6.785g | 44% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.347mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 69mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 190mg | 22% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 14.1g | 21% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 511mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 255mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.263mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.056mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 0.4mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 2.866g | 13% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 7.9g | 13% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 291kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 2.073mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 3.521g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.265mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.485mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 32.9g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.062mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.68mg | 5% |
| Folate | 64µg | 46µg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.31mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 65µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 159mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 32.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.826g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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