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Malt vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Malt and Leek

  • Malt is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet Leek is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Leek is 39% higher.
  • Leek contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw.

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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.
Malt
4
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6
Leek
Contains more Calcium +66.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Manganese +501.3%
Equal in Potassium - 180
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Calcium +66.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Manganese +501.3%
Equal in Potassium - 180

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.
Malt
3
:
9
Leek
Contains more Vitamin B2 +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1654.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +11900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.5%
Contains more Folate +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +15566.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 1% 14% 43% 5% 22% 11% 7% 53% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1654.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +11900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.5%
Contains more Folate +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +15566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
2
:
3
Leek
Contains more Protein +124.7%
Contains more Fats +996.7%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Equal in Water - 83
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +124.7%
Contains more Fats +996.7%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Equal in Water - 83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
2
:
1
Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20575%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20575%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Malt Leek
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Leek Opinion
Net carbs 10.7g 12.35g Leek
Protein 3.37g 1.5g Malt
Fats 3.29g 0.3g Malt
Carbs 11.2g 14.15g Leek
Calories 85kcal 61kcal Malt
Sugar 6.68g 3.9g Leek
Fiber 0.5g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 98mg 59mg Malt
Iron 0.21mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 15mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 91mg 35mg Malt
Potassium 172mg 180mg Leek
Sodium 60mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 0.41mg 0.12mg Malt
Copper 0.037mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.08mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 5.4µg 1µg Malt
Vitamin A 95IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 0.1mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.03mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 0.4mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.14mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 9µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.012mg Malt
Threonine 0.143mg 0.063mg Malt
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.052mg Malt
Leucine 0.268mg 0.096mg Malt
Lysine 0.142mg 0.078mg Malt
Methionine 0.074mg 0.018mg Malt
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.055mg Malt
Valine 0.193mg 0.056mg Malt
Histidine 0.077mg 0.025mg Malt
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Leek
Saturated Fat 1.883g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g 0.004g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0.166g Malt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Malt Leek
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
13%
Malt
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.843g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/nutrients
  2. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.