Leeks

Cup89 g
Leek89 g
Slice6 g


Calories in 1 cup (89 g)
54.3 calories, 2.7 from fat
 
Carbs
12.6 g
 
Proteins
1.3 g
 
Fat
0.3 g
 
Sat. Fat
0 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Leeks have low calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is low (0.02 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (65.4%/cal) - a good source of Vitamin K (helps prevent cancer), Vitamin A (fights cancer and slows down tumor growth), Manganese (helps regulate the body's metabolism), Vitamin C (protects against immune system deficiencies), Iron (plays a key role in providing strength to the immune system) and Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones).
  • Leeks contain a low amount of risky components that may include saturated fat and sodium (0%/oz).

Calories Nutrition Risky Content
Low
Density
(0.6 cal/g)
High
Density
(65.4 %/cal)
Low
Density
(0 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
3%
Protein
4%
Carbs
6%
Fiber
0%
Fat
0%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
1%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin K

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MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

NUTRITION LABEL

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Nutrition Facts

Leeks

Serving Size: cup (89g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 54.3 cal
Calories from Fat 2.7 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.3 g 0.4%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0.2%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 17.8 mg 0.7%
Total Carbohydrate 12.6 g 4.2%
Dietary Fiber 1.6 g 6.4%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 1.3 g 2.7%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 1483.6 IU 29.7%
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 10.4%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 10.7 mg 17.8%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.8 mg 2.7%
Vitamin K 41.8 mcg 52.3%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 52.5 mg 5.3%
Copper (Cu) 0.1 mg 5.3%
Iron (Fe) 1.9 mg 10.4%
Magnesium (Mg) 24.9 mg 6.2%
Manganese (Mn) 0.4 mg 21.4%
Potassium (K) 160.2 mg 4.6%
Phosphorus (P) 31.2 mg 3.1%
Selenium (Se) 0.9 mcg 1.3%
Zinc (Zn) 0.1 mg 0.7%