Calories in Leeks, bulb and greens, root removed, raw
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100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | not reported | |
| Total fat | not reported | |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 17.7 mg | 0.8% |
| Total carbohydrates | not reported | |
| Dietary fiber M | 3 g | 11% |
| Total sugars M | 3.1 g | |
| Protein C | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Biotin (B7) M | 2.9 µg | 10% |
| Calcium M | 51.4 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 0.76 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 15.7 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 34.6 mg | 3% |
| Potassium M | 319 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 0.29 mg | 3% |
| Copper M | 0.057 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0.12 mg | 5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
Not enough macronutrient data for a calorie breakdown.
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.5 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3.1 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Sodium17.7 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Water87.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (5)
| Sucrose M | 0.66 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 1.1 g |
| Fructose M | 1.4 g |
| Lactose M | 0.031 g |
| Maltose M | 0.031 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 87.4 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 0.23 g |
| Ash M | 0.82 g |
Other forms of Leeks
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 31 | 0.81 g | 7.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 31 | 0.81 g | 7.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw Raw | 61 | 1.5 g | 14.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried Dried or dry | 321 | 15.2 g | 74.7 g | 2.1 g |
| Leeks | 88 | 1.6 g | 14.7 g | 3.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Green onion, (scallion), bulb and greens, root removed, raw Raw | n/a | 0.67 g | n/a | n/a |
| Eggplant, raw Raw | 25 | 0.98 g | 5.9 g | 0.18 g |
| Cabbage, raw Raw | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Shallots, bulb, peeled, root removed, raw Raw | n/a | 1.4 g | n/a | n/a |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in raw leeks?
Raw leeks contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.2 g in reference amount, racc (85 g). Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
What vitamins and minerals does raw leeks contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B6 (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw leeks?
100 g contains 17.7 mg of sodium, 0.8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated April 24, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 2727584. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 24, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 55/100 (how it is calculated).
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