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Wheat vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wheat and Leek

  • Leek has less Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Wheat 's daily need coverage for Selenium is 161% more.
  • Wheat has 35 times more Zinc than Leek. Wheat has 4.16mg of Zinc, while Leek has 0.12mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Wheat, durum 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.
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Leek
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1351.4%
Contains more Potassium +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +3366.7%
Contains more Copper +360.8%
Contains more Manganese +526.2%
Contains more Selenium +8840%
Contains more Calcium +73.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1351.4%
Contains more Potassium +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +3366.7%
Contains more Copper +360.8%
Contains more Manganese +526.2%
Contains more Selenium +8840%
Contains more Calcium +73.5%

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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5
Leek
Contains more Vitamin B1 +598.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1584.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +567.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +48.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
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 +598.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1584.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +567.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +48.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Leek
Contains more Protein +812%
Contains more Fats +723.3%
Contains more Carbs +402.7%
Contains more Other +69.5%
Contains more Water +658.7%
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 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 +812%
Contains more Fats +723.3%
Contains more Carbs +402.7%
Contains more Other +69.5%
Contains more Water +658.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +489.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +489.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Leek Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 12.35g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 1.5g Wheat
Fats 2.47g 0.3g Wheat
Carbs 71.13g 14.15g Wheat
Calories 339kcal 61kcal Wheat
Sugar 3.9g Wheat
Fiber 1.8g Leek
Calcium 34mg 59mg Leek
Iron 3.52mg 2.1mg Wheat
Magnesium 144mg 28mg Wheat
Phosphorus 508mg 35mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 180mg Wheat
Sodium 2mg 20mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 0.12mg Wheat
Copper 0.553mg 0.12mg Wheat
Manganese 3.012mg 0.481mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg 1µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.06mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.03mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 0.4mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.14mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.233mg Wheat
Folate 43µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.012mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg 0.063mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.052mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg 0.096mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg 0.078mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg 0.018mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.055mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg 0.056mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg 0.025mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 0.004g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 0.166g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Leek
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wheat
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.414g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.