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Leek vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Leek and Whisky different?

  • Leek is higher than Whisky in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Leek covers your daily need of Iron 26% more than Whisky.

Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof 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.
Leek
Leek
9
:
1
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +10400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1066.7%
Contains more Potassium +17900%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +757.1%
Contains more Manganese +5912.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Leek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +10400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1066.7%
Contains more Potassium +17900%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +757.1%
Contains more Manganese +5912.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
Leek
11
:
0
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Leek
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%
Whisky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
Leek
4
:
1
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +14050%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +3328.6%
Leek
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +14050%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +3328.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 0.1g Leek
Protein 1.5g 0g Leek
Fats 0.3g 0g Leek
Carbs 14.15g 0.1g Leek
Calories 61kcal 250kcal Whisky
Sugar 3.9g 0.1g Whisky
Fiber 1.8g 0g Leek
Calcium 59mg 0mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 0.02mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 0mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 3mg Leek
Potassium 180mg 1mg Leek
Sodium 20mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 0.12mg 0.02mg Leek
Copper 0.12mg 0.014mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.008mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 0µg Leek
Vitamin A 1667IU 0IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 0µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.008mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.001mg Leek
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.05mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0mg Leek
Folate 64µg 0µg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg 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 Whisky
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0g Leek
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0g Leek

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Leek Whisky
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
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.