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Veggie burger vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Veggie burger and Leek

  • Veggie burger has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Leek is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 216% more than Leek.
  • Leek has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +130.5%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.6%
Contains more Potassium +85%
Contains more Zinc +950%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +97.7%
Contains more Selenium +2160%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Calcium +130.5%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.6%
Contains more Potassium +85%
Contains more Zinc +950%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +97.7%
Contains more Selenium +2160%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%

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 B1 +4318.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +838.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +10318.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1019%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
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 B1 +4318.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +838.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +10318.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1019%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +946.7%
Contains more Fats +2000%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Water +35.6%
Equal in Carbs - 14.15
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 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 +946.7%
Contains more Fats +2000%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Water +35.6%
Equal in Carbs - 14.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1118.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1118.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Leek Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 12.35g Leek
Protein 15.7g 1.5g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 0.3g Veggie burger
Carbs 14.27g 14.15g Veggie burger
Calories 177kcal 61kcal Veggie burger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 1.07g 3.9g Veggie burger
Fiber 4.9g 1.8g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 59mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 2.1mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 56mg 28mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 35mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 180mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 1.26mg 0.12mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.2mg 0.12mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.481mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 4.5mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.06mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.03mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 0.4mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.14mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.233mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg 64µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.012mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg 0.063mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.052mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg 0.096mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg 0.078mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg 0.018mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.055mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg 0.056mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg 0.025mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Leek
Saturated Fat 1.44g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 0.004g Veggie burger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 0.166g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger 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
104%
Veggie burger
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.