Calories in leek
100g of leeks contain about 61 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| one leek
| cup
| half cup
For example, a medium size leek (160 g) contain about 98 calories.
This is about 5% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
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Nutrition Facts
Leek
Serving size: medium size leek (160 g)
changemedium size leek (160 g) (160g)cup (104g)half cup (52g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Total Carbohydrates 22.64g
8%
* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in leek
87% CARBS
9% PROTEIN
4% FAT
To visualize how much 98 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size leek is similar to that of, for example:
- 1.5 apples
- 1 glass of Coca Cola (220 ml glass)
- 1 slice of cheese
- 0.5 slice of bread
- 0.5 glass of milk
- 5 cubes of sugar
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about leek nutrition.
Per 100 g, Leek is an excellent source of vitamin K (39% DV) and a good source of vitamin B9 (folate) (16% DV).
Vitamin K is needed for normal blood clotting. The FDA Daily Value is 120 µg.
How many calories are in leeks?
- Medium size leek (160 g)98 kcal
- Cup of leek (104g)63 kcal
- Half cup of leek (52g)32 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of leeks17 kcal
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