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Smoothie vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Smoothie and Leek

  • Smoothie has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12, however, Leek is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Leek covers your daily need of Iron 24% more than Smoothie.
  • Leek has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Leek
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +650%
Contains more IronIron +1300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 82% 24% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Leek
9
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 100% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +184.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Leek
4
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.4%
Contains more OtherOther +208.8%
~equal in Water ~83g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Leek Opinion
Calories 37kcal 61kcal Leek
Protein 1.22g 1.5g Leek
Fats 0g 0.3g Leek
Vitamin C 24.5mg 12mg Smoothie
Net carbs 8.16g 12.35g Leek
Carbs 8.16g 14.15g Leek
Magnesium 28mg Leek
Calcium 41mg 59mg Leek
Potassium 24mg 180mg Leek
Iron 0.15mg 2.1mg Leek
Sugar 7.35g 3.9g Leek
Fiber 0g 1.8g Leek
Copper 0.12mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg Leek
Phosphorus 35mg Leek
Sodium 29mg 20mg Leek
Vitamin A 408IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 1µg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg Leek
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.4mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.233mg Leek
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Folate 64µg Leek
Choline 9.5mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0g 0.04g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Leek
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Leek
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Smoothie
32%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.