Calories in Leeks
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Leeks contains 88 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 rebanada (7 g) provides about 6 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from fat and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 43% of the Daily Value for Vitamina K, 14% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 14% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3,1 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0,76 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0,7% |
| Sodium C | 151 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14,7 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1,9 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 4,1 g | |
| Protein C | 1,6 g | 3% |
| Vitamina A C | 94 µg | 10% |
| Vitamina C C | 10,6 mg | 12% |
| Vitamina D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E C | 1,4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamina K C | 51,2 µg | 43% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,056 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0,4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 57 µg | 14% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 10,1 mg | 2% |
| Calcio C | 62 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 2,2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesio C | 29 mg | 7% |
| Fósforo C | 37 mg | 3% |
| Potasio C | 188 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0,13 mg | 1% |
| Copper C | 0,13 mg | 14% |
| Selenio C | 1 µg | 2% |
% 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
- Protein 7%
- Carbohydrates 64%
- Fat 30%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein per 100 kcal1,8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79,2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 0,98 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 0,96 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0,77 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0,019 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0,014 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0,008 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0,018 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0,022 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,069 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0,43 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,15 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0,94 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,19 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,015 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,013 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroteno C | 994 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 1.880 µg |
| Retinol C | 12 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 79,2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 57 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido C | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido C | 0 µg |
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), cocinado, hervido, drenaje, sin sal Cooked | 31 | 0,81 g | 7,6 g | 0,2 g |
| Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), cocinado, hervido, drenaje, con sal Cooked | 31 | 0,81 g | 7,6 g | 0,2 g |
| Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), crudo Raw | 61 | 1,5 g | 14,2 g | 0,3 g |
| Leeks, (porción de baba y hoja inferior), congelada Dried or dry | 321 | 15,2 g | 74,7 g | 2,1 g |
| Leeks, bulbo y verdes, root removed, crudo Raw | n/a | 1,5 g | n/a | n/a |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensalada de patatas con huevo, hecho con cualquier tipo de aderezo libre grasa | 89 | 2,7 g | 16 g | 1,7 g |
| Ensalada de papas, hecho con aderezo de ensalada tipo mayonesa | 107 | 1,5 g | 17,9 g | 3,5 g |
| Tomatoes, scalloped | 110 | 2,7 g | 14,1 g | 5 g |
| Ensalada de papas, hecho con vestido italiano | 108 | 1,4 g | 17,9 g | 3,6 g |
| Ensalada de patatas con huevo, hecho con ligero vestido italiano | 94 | 2,8 g | 15,5 g | 2,4 g |
| Tomate hinchado, con arroz, carne sin carne | 77 | 1,6 g | 13 g | 2,2 g |
| Squash, verano, casserole, con arroz y salsa de tomate | 83 | 2,3 g | 14,9 g | 1,7 g |
| Curry vegetal con arroz | 103 | 2 g | 16,5 g | 3,3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in leeks?
100 g of leeks has 88 kcal. 1 rebanada (7 g): about 6 kcal. 1 entero (85 g): about 75 kcal. 1 taza (170 g): about 150 kcal.
How much protein is in leeks?
Leeks contains 1,6 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,11 g in 1 rebanada (7 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in leeks?
Leeks has 14,7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,9 g of fiber and 4,1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in leeks?
Leeks contains 3,1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,76 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does leeks contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamina K (43% DV), Folate (B9) (14% DV), copper (14% DV), Vitamina B6 (14% DV) and iron (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in leeks?
100 g contains 151 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does leeks have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, leeks has 88 kcal, while leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), cocinado, hervido, drenaje, sin sal has 31 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709935. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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