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Milkshake vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Milkshake and Leek?

  • Milkshake is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Leek is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Leek's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 39% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Leek is lower.

We used Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw types 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.
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Leek
Contains more Calcium +147.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.6%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Copper +135.3%
Contains more Manganese +3335.7%
Equal in Potassium - 180
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Calcium +147.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.6%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Copper +135.3%
Contains more Manganese +3335.7%
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.
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Leek
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1731.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1740%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +454.8%
Contains more Folate +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +23400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1731.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1740%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +454.8%
Contains more Folate +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +23400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Protein +157.3%
Contains more Fats +910%
Contains more Carbs +25.4%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +15.4%
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 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 +157.3%
Contains more Fats +910%
Contains more Carbs +25.4%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +15.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21775%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.9%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21775%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Leek Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 12.35g Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 1.5g Milkshake
Fats 3.03g 0.3g Milkshake
Carbs 17.75g 14.15g Milkshake
Calories 112kcal 61kcal Milkshake
Sugar 17.75g 3.9g Leek
Fiber 0g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 146mg 59mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 12mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 115mg 35mg Milkshake
Potassium 183mg 180mg Milkshake
Sodium 95mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 0.39mg 0.12mg Milkshake
Copper 0.051mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.014mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 2.3µg 1µg Milkshake
Vitamin A 91IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.03mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.4mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.14mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 7µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.012mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg 0.063mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.052mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg 0.096mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg 0.078mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg 0.018mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.055mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg 0.056mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg 0.025mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Leek
Saturated Fat 1.886g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 0.004g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.166g Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milkshake 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
17%
Milkshake
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.846g)
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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.