Leeks

Cup89 g
Leek89 g
Slice6 g


Calories in 1 slice (6 g)
3.7 calories, 0 from fat
 
Carbs
0.8 g
 
Proteins
0.1 g
 
Fat
0 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 (fights Alzheimer's disease), Vitamin A (keeps skin and mucous membrane cells healthy), Manganese (controls the level of sugar in the blood), Vitamin C (prevents eye diseases and skin wrinkling), Iron (important in regulating body temperature) 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)
0%
Protein
0%
Carbs
0%
Fiber
0%
Fat
0%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

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

Great source of Vitamin K

Helps prevent cancer; Fights Alzheimer's disease.

MINERALS

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NUTRITION LABEL

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Nutrition Facts

Leeks

Serving Size: slice (6g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 3.7 cal
Calories from Fat 0 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 1.2 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.8 g 0.3%
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g 0.4%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 0.1 g 0.2%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 100 IU 2%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0.7%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0.7 mg 1.2%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1 mg 0.2%
Vitamin K 2.8 mcg 3.5%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 3.5 mg 0.4%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 0.4%
Iron (Fe) 0.1 mg 0.7%
Magnesium (Mg) 1.7 mg 0.4%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 1.4%
Potassium (K) 10.8 mg 0.3%
Phosphorus (P) 2.1 mg 0.2%
Selenium (Se) 0.1 mcg 0.1%
Zinc (Zn) 0 mg 0%