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Leek vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Leek and White chocolate

  • Leek has more Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B6, however, White chocolate is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • White chocolate covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 97% more than Leek.
  • Leek has 60 times more Manganese than White chocolate. While Leek has 0.481mg of Manganese, White chocolate has only 0.008mg.
  • Leek has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 Iron +775%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +5912.5%
Contains more Calcium +237.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +402.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Contains more Zinc +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +350%
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 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains more Iron +775%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +5912.5%
Contains more Calcium +237.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +402.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Contains more Zinc +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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 +5456.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.1%
Contains more Folate +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +416.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +334.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.96
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.063
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 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +5456.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.1%
Contains more Folate +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +416.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +334.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.96
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.063

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +6284.6%
Contains more Protein +291.3%
Contains more Fats +10596.7%
Contains more Carbs +318.7%
Contains more Other +42.9%
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +6284.6%
Contains more Protein +291.3%
Contains more Fats +10596.7%
Contains more Carbs +318.7%
Contains more Other +42.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +510.2%
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +510.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 59.04g White chocolate
Protein 1.5g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 0.3g 32.09g White chocolate
Carbs 14.15g 59.24g White chocolate
Calories 61kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Sugar 3.9g 59g Leek
Fiber 1.8g 0.2g Leek
Calcium 59mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 2.1mg 0.24mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 12mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg 176mg White chocolate
Potassium 180mg 286mg White chocolate
Sodium 20mg 90mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 0.74mg White chocolate
Copper 0.12mg 0.06mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.008mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 4.5µg White chocolate
Vitamin A 1667IU 30IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 9µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 12mg 0.5mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.063mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.745mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.056mg Leek
Folate 64µg 7µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 47µg 9.1µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g 19.412g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 1.013g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Leek White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.