Vegetable
Leeks (raw) Nutrition Facts
USDA description: Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw
Per 100 g, Leeks (raw) provides 61 calories. A typical portion, 1 leek (89 g), has 54 calories, 1.3 g protein, 13 g carbs and 0.3 g fat.
- calories
- 61
- protein
- 1.5 g
- carbs
- 14 g
- fat
- 0.3 g
Per 100 g.
Calories and macros per serving
Serving weights are USDA's own for this record; each value is the per-100 g amount scaled to that weight. % = share of the FDA Daily Value.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 613% | 1.5 g3% | 14 g5% | 0.3 g<1% | 1.8 g6% | 3.9 g |
| 1 cup89 g | 543% | 1.3 g3% | 13 g5% | 0.3 g<1% | 1.6 g6% | 3.5 g |
| 1 leek89 g | 543% | 1.3 g3% | 13 g5% | 0.3 g<1% | 1.6 g6% | 3.5 g |
| 1 slice6 g | 4<1% | 0.1 g<1% | 0.8 g<1% | 0 g<1% | 0.1 g<1% | 0.2 g |
Calories in kcal. n/r = not reported for this food.
Raw, cooked and other forms
Cooking changes water content, so values per 100 g shift. Each row is its own USDA record.
| Form (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeks (raw) (this page) | 61 | 1.5 g | 14 g | 0.3 g |
| Leeks (cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) | 31 | 0.8 g | 7.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Leeks (cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) | 31 | 0.8 g | 7.6 g | 0.2 g |
How Leeks ranks among vegetables
Rank 1 = the most of that nutrient among the vegetables on CalorieExplorer. Per 200 kcal shows nutrient density: how much you get for the same calories.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 200 kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.5 g#74 of 126 vegetables | 4.9 g#104 of 126 vegetables |
| Fiber | 1.8 g#68 of 115 vegetables | 5.9 g#93 of 115 vegetables |
| Potassium | 180 mg#101 of 126 vegetables | 590 mg#109 of 126 vegetables |
| Calcium | 59 mg#18 of 126 vegetables | 193 mg#52 of 126 vegetables |
| Iron | 2.1 mg#14 of 126 vegetables | 6.9 mg#18 of 126 vegetables |
| Magnesium | 28 mg#28 of 125 vegetables | 92 mg#74 of 125 vegetables |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg#69 of 123 vegetables | 39 mg#79 of 123 vegetables |
| Vitamin A | 83 µg#34 of 117 vegetables | 272 µg#53 of 117 vegetables |
Macronutrient Breakdown
Compared with the median of vegetables
Per 100 g; median of the 125 vegetables with a value.
- Calories
- Leeks: 61 kcalmedian: 33 kcal
- Protein
- Leeks: 1.5 gmedian: 1.8 g
- Carbs
- Leeks: 14 gmedian: 7 g
- Fat
- Leeks: 0.3 gmedian: 0.3 g
- Fiber
- Leeks: 1.8 gmedian: 2.3 g
Vitamins and minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV | Per 1 leek (89 g) | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0 g | <1% | 0 g | <1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | no DV | 0 g | no DV |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% | 18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | 53 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | 1.9 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 4% | 160 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 83 µg | 9% | 74 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 13% | 11 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92 mg | 6% | 0.82 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 47 µg | 39% | 42 µg | 35% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 2% | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | 3% | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 mg | 14% | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (approx.) | 64 µg | 16% | 57 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% | 0 µg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 35 mg | 3% | 31 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 7% | 25 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.12 mg | 1% | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1 µg | 2% | 0.89 µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 13% | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.48 mg | 21% | 0.43 mg | 19% |
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central, FDC ID 169246 (SR Legacy, April 2018 final release). Values per 100 g as published in that record, imported 2026-03-13; serving weights from the same record, retrieved 2026-10-13.
% Daily Value: FDA Daily Values (2016 Nutrition Facts label rule, 21 CFR 101.9), adults and children 4+. Ranks compare the foods of the same category on this site. How we calculate.
Last updated . Values are averages for the food as described; brands, varieties and cooking change them. Not medical advice.